What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Registered Nurse position at Rowe Board of Health?
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
The Rowe Board of Health is currently interviewing candidates for a Part-time 24-hour work week Public Health Nurse. This is a prorated benefit position. Work hours/days are flexible.
Registered Nurse with two years preferred public health experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Responsibilities include, but not inclusive is management of community health needs and safety practices. Nursing assessment & interventions, and policy development. Investigate, report, and take follow-up actions regarding communicable and infectious diseases. Plans and implements immunization, influenza, and pneumonia clinics.
Complete job description available from the BOH at 413-339-5520 ext 105
Send your resume to:
Board of Health
321 Zoar Road
Rowe, MA 01367
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar:
· Responsible for assessing the public health needs of the community, addressing issues of concern and planning interventions; participates in the department budget process.
· Investigates, reports and takes follow-up actions regarding communicable and infectious diseases; responds to cases of rabies exposure; responds to emerging pathogen issues such as Covid 19, West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
· Plans and implements immunization clinics, influenza and pneumonia clinics, blood pressure clinics; maintains and updates all records associated with immunizations; may conduct tuberculosis testing, direct observed therapy and report results.
· Provides information pertaining to public health to health professionals and the public.
· Works with Emergency Management Director or other staff members regarding Public Health Emergency Preparedness plans, drills and exercises.
· Coordinates with the School Nurses on public health matters.
· Performs other duties as required or as situation dictates.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
- Clinic
- Urgent care center
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All unvaccinated are required to wear a mask.
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: One location