Shared Service Agent - Public Health Nurse

The City of Brockton and the towns of Abington, Avon, Stoughton, and

Whitman Health Departments have formed an intermunicipal group called

the Plymouth Norfolk 5 (PN5). The PN5 are engaged in an innovative

initiative to strengthen core local public health services, to advance

the recommendations of the 2019 Special Commission on Local and Regional

Public Health and promote healthier communities across the region. The

PN5 Shared Public Health Services group is seeking to hire a Shared

Health Agent that will be based in Brockton, to support the Health

Departments in the city of Brockton and the towns of Abington, Avon,

Stoughton, and Whitman. SALARY: \$80,000 / Annually Grant funded

position. Please note the salary indicated is firm. REPORTS TO: Works

under the general direction of the PN5 Service coordinator and Plymouth

Norfolk 5 group ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Protects the public health through

the provision of a wide variety of nursing services in homes, clinic

care, office, schools, day-care centers; provides immunization and

screening services; promotes good health practices through public

education, training, and counseling programs; investigates for

communicable disease transmission and spread. Uses MAVEN to investigate

and report cases of reportable diseases. Coordinates care and referrals

as needed. Consults with other health professionals, including social

workers, Council on Aging personnel, nurses and physicians. Provides

professional nursing services, such as community health clinics for

blood pressure screening, annual flu and vaccination clinics and other

direct services as needed. Serves as liaison with community service

groups, such as Council on Aging and the Housing Authority, and with

local and regional health care providers, to coordinate programs and

services. Hosts an annual Health and Wellness Fair for the town in

coordination with the Director. Informs and updates Board of Health on

the status of communicable diseases and other public health concerns.

Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation

dictates. Requirements: This position requires a bachelor's degree in

nursing and an active Massachusetts RN license. Current CPR

certification is also required or done within 6 months of hire. At least

2 years of experience in public health nursing or a related field. Valid

Massachusetts motor vehicle operator's license and a dependable

vehicle. Partial description, click MORE INFORMATION for full posting.