Suffolk County Government·Great River, New York
Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases and provides guidance to healthcare facilities, schools, and the public. Performs field visits for screenings, vaccinations, and emergency public health response activities.
The Department of Health is currently seeking a Public Health Nurse I in the Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control, for their Great River location.
Investigates cases and outbreaks of reportable communicable diseases
Responds to calls from residents and healthcare facilities regarding communicable disease cases, suspected cases, and potential exposures. Provides guidance, referrals, and authorizes/ initiates post-exposure prophylaxis when indicated
Provides guidance to camps, schools, health care organizations and the public regarding public health practices and disease control
Takes weekend and overnight call on a rotating schedule to to receive mandated disease reports from healthcare facilities and provide guidance regarding appropriate management
Performs necessary office procedures for assigned cases, including research, records maintenance and report preparation and submission
Makes visits to residents for public health disease control purposes (e.g. screening, education, administration of vaccine and /or medications to prevent transmission of disease)
Participates in community-wide emergency public health preparedness activities and public health response to emergency events
Participates in staff meetings and regional conferences to aid in the professional growth and development of public health programs
May work in the field in settings away from the office
Participates in community public health education and disease control programs
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
NOTE: The work shift for this role is 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Salary: Starting at $72,845
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
**Sponsorship is not available for this role
· PHN I is a competitive, continuous recruitment position. If you are not in that title, but meet the minimum qualifications, you must also file a Civil Service application, along with the exam processing fee, and be placed on the Public Health Nurse I eligible list.
Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a valid New York State Professional Registered Nurse's License. A valid NYS driver's license is also required to meet transportation needs for field work.
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