What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse position at Town of Plymouth?
The Town of Plymouth seeks applicants for the position of FULL-TIME REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE for the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative (SPCPHEC) which services the following towns: Carver, Duxbury, Kingston, Plymouth, Plympton, and Wareham.
ABOUT US: The SPCPHEC is a coalition of six towns operating as a Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) under the Massachusetts Public Health Excellence (PHE) grant program. Funding is currently guaranteed through June 30, 2027.
JOB SUMMARY: The SSA is seeking a compassionate Public Health Nurse to provide Full-Time PHN with benefits (See below) or Part-Time PHN without benefits that services for the six towns. A flexible work life balance and comprehensive benefits package, as well as paid professional memberships and conferences is offered. This is a hybrid position with some duties including MAVEN, MIIS, and the preparation of educational materials to be performed remotely. The work environment requires travel to the six towns of the Collaborative and involves meeting with clients or contacts in homes, the police or fire station, the schools, the Council on Aging or the Recreation Departments.
BENEFITS: The Town of Plymouth offers a competitive benefits package that includes 70% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision coverage, and basic life insurance. A voluntary retirement program featuring a generous 15% employer match on contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Other voluntary benefits include long-term disability, optional life insurance, and Aflac. This is a non-union position, after one year of service, employees become eligible for an education incentive, which provides additional pay for a qualifying degree. We also offer excellent paid time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The scope of services for this position spans the six towns participating in the Collaborative. This position provides health promotion and education programs as well as health clinics; wellness and disease prevention services for residents and assists the Collaborative’s epidemiologist in conducting investigations of communicable and non-communicable disease outbreaks.
EDUCATION & EXPERINCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Massachusetts Board of Registered Nurse Certification plus previous experience in clinical, public health or community-based nursing is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- MAVEN training within two (2) months of hire
- Foundations for the Local Public Health Practice course completed within six (6) months of hire
- Valid Class D motor vehicle license
- CPR Certification
- Current proof of immunizations and a TB test
For a complete outline of essential functions, please refer to full job description available in the Human Resources Department.
Full-time position; Salary Range: $41.00 to $46.00/per hour based on education and experience, 37.5 hours per week (Remote work available). This posting will remain open filled. Applications are available at www.plymouth-ma.gov or in the Human Resources Department, 26 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. AA/EOE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $41.00 - $46.00 per hour
Expected hours: 19 – 37.5 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plymouth, MA 02360
Salary : $41 - $46
