Public Health Nurse

Wayne County Public Health is hiring a Public Health Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications:

A. A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university; and

B. License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Counsels and guides individuals, families, and communities towards self-help and recognition and solutions of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems
• Teaches classes, addresses groups and participates in community planning related to population health
• Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys and studies related to community and population health matters
• Compiles, utilizes, and reports data for planning, implementing, and evaluation of assigned program(s)
• Manages assigned program(s) to comply with regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Participates in immunization and Article 28 clinic activities
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and participates in quality improvement activities to include quality assurance, process improvement, and performance management for assigned program(s) and the department.
• Assists in the assessment of the health of the community; promotes the wellness of the individual, family, and community; participates in community activities and public relations, as needed
• May play an active role in providing basic health care needs in the event of a public health emergency
• May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Response Team/ Disaster Recovery or similar public health response team which may include the development, implementation, and oversight of a 24/7 emergency response operation at remote locations
• May participate in the Performance Management Quality Improvement Committee, which includes quality improvement and quality assurance activities.

Pay: $31.23 - $37.96 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $38