Primary responsibilities of the Public Health Nurse are Tuberculosis Control Activities and Improved Pregnancy Outcome case management. This position will also provide education services and investigation related to maternal and child health programming, senior health, and school health. The examples of work include but are not limited to the following:

· Responds to health questions posed by community members.

· Interviews patients and/or families to evaluate health needs or environmental hazards.

· Implements actions to curtail the spread of communicable diseases by instructing those at risk in proper control methods.

· Conducts investigations of suspected disease outbreaks; visits suspected areas and interviews persons who have contracted the disease to compile information on symptoms and environmental factors.

· Works as part of a team to develop health care plans.

· Administers screening exams and may refer for follow-up and continuing care.

· May administer medication and vaccines in a clinic or field setting.

· Maintains appropriate medical records and files.

· Interview and interact with persons of various backgrounds.

· Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Requirements: This position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Public Health. One (1) year of experience in a public health field or nursing experience gained while working under the close supervision of a licensed public health nurse.

*Appointees are required to complete a course in population-based public health nursing within one (1) year of appointment. For a more detailed description please refer to:

https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/07186.htm

To Apply: Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and County Employment Application:

https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/389/County-of-Hunterdon-Application-for-Employement

Send to: Hunterdon County Human Resources, 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington NJ 08822

An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination pursuant to Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972 and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and all other applicable state or federal laws. Under no circumstances will the County discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical heredity, cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability (including AIDS or HIV infection), pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, gender identity or expression, and/or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The County will ensure that personnel decisions are made in accordance with principles of Equal Employment Opportunity by imposing only nondiscriminatory job requirements. The County will not discriminate with regard to any term, condition or privilege of employment, including compensation. Employer-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreation programs will be administered without discrimination. The County has an Affirmative Action Officer ("AAO"), who is assigned overall responsibility of the Affirmative Action Program. Any employee or applicant with a question or grievance should contact the Affirmative Action Officer: Catherine Kopec, Director of Human Resources at 908-788-1114

*This position is covered by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission and will require successful application, examination, and working test period post-hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,376.40 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person