Public Health Nurse Jobs

Town of Hingham Job Posting Title: Public Health Nurse Department: Health Status: Part-Time, 23.5 hrs, benefited, non-union Grade: 7 Salary Range: $33.02 per hour ($34.01 effective 7/1/23) Location: Town Hall

Duties: Working under the general direction of the Executive Health Officer, the position provides professional public health nursing functions to the public. Work includes developing, implementing and conducting a variety of programs and clinics based on policies and guidelines established by the Board of Health, serving as a resources and referral source for the public, providing information and education to the public and assessing the needs of persons at risk. Work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices, and specialized techniques relating to public health nursing. Assignments typically involve the evaluation and interpretation of factors, conditions or unusual circumstances; inspecting, testing or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; gathering, analyzing and evaluating facts or data using specialized fact finding techniques; and/or determining the methods to accomplish the work.

Requirements: Completion of four-year college degree in Nursing. Between one (1) year and three (3) years’ experience as a public health nurse. MA licensed R.N. Community health experience or comparable training/experience in Infectious disease control or home healthcare preferred. The Town may consider equivalent education and experience in determining whether a candidate has met the requisite qualifications. Special Requirements: A candidate for this position must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts. Must obtain MAVEN Certification within 1 month of hire and complete Foundations for Local Public Health Practice course within 1 year of hire. Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities: A candidate for this position should have knowledge, skills and abilities in the following: Knowledge of: Principles, methods, and techniques of public health issues and the laws and regulations governing them; Available resources for referral purposes.

Skills: Nursing techniques as they apply to the community; Organizing and conducting various types of public health related clinics, screenings and trainings; Public health grant writing. Ability to: Appraise and make recommendations on individual and group health needs and problems; Interact objectively and professionally with the public, state and local officials and co-workers. Interested candidates should email a letter of interest and resume to the Health Director at: [email protected] When emailing your letter and resume, please provide it in PDF or MS Word DOCX (not DOC) format.

Deadline: Open until filled Date of Posting: 6.13.2023 The Town of Hingham is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.