Ulster County Department of Health seeks a full-time (35 hrs./wk.) Supervising Public Health Nurse to work in its Patient Services Division. Provisional appointment pending Civil Service Examination and being reachable for permanent appointment from the resulting eligible list. Starting rate $48.76/hr. Ulster County offers an excellent benefit package including NYS Retirement System membership, paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave.

The Patient Services Division offers many programs and services to the community. Successful applicant should be well versed in a variety of public health nursing functions including but not limited to: prevention and monitoring of communicable diseases, immunizations, lead poisoning prevention, treatment and testing of sexually transmitted diseases, public health preparedness and prenatal/ postnatal care. Program management experience, strong communication skills (both oral and written) and computer literacy are required.

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications: Either:

A. Master’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university; OR

B. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university; and two (2) years full-time paid experience, or its’ part-time equivalent, in a public or community health setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At time of employment and throughout the duration of employment in this title, the incumbent must possess and continuously maintain a license, and current registration, as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: Upon a conditional employment offer and in accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, prospective candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authorities. Such prospective candidates will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48.76 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• NYS Registered Professional Nurse License (Required)

Work Location: In person