Public Health Nurse ( Part Time)

Public Health Nurse

The Town of Natick is hiring for the role Public Health Nurse, up to 26 hours per week to provide professional nursing and administrative work in organizing and delivering various public health programs in the town. The Public Health Nurse works under the direction of the Public Health Director to maintain and promote health and wellness initiatives for the town.

Responsibilities

• Disease surveillance
• Investigation and documentation per State Law and Sanitary Code
• Proficient with MAVEN and MIIS
• Participation in Disaster/Bioterrorism Preparation Planning
• Assists Inspectional Staff with Environmental Compliance
• Facilitates inquiries relating to hygiene
• Immunizations coordination and staffing of Immunization Clinics.
• Assists the Board of Health and staff with queries concerning epidemiology, food-borne illness outbreaks, viral disease outbreaks and methods to limit outbreaks and spread of communicable diseases.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Maintenance of required continuing education units (CEU) in accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Must be familiar with HIPPA guidelines. Registration by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse with current certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider is prerequisite.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and reliable motor vehicle.
• Must have strong communication, technology, community relations and customer service skills, as well as physical aptitude stated in job description.

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Compensation

This position is Grade 3 of the Town’s Pay Plan with an hourly range of $38.00 to $47.00based upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit one combined pdf document that includes a cover letter and resume with a file name (last name, job title applying, Natick) to [email protected] or to the Director of Human Resources, Town of Natick, 13 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760.

EOE

Pay: $38.00 - $47.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person