Suffolk County Government·Great River, New York
Investigate sexually transmitted diseases and report positive cases to New York State while notifying exposed partners. Conduct field visits, provide educational training to community groups, and collaborate with health centers to reduce disease morbidity.
The Department of Health is currently seeking a Public Health Nurse I (STD Control), for their Great River location.
Investigate Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia); report positive cases to NY State and notify partners of possible exposure.
Work includes telephone contact and field visits to patients, providers and contacts.
The STD office provides educational trainings to community outreach groups and medical providers.
We participate in health fairs, outreach projects (which may include testing) and local organizations/planning committees.
Goal is to reduce morbidity of sexually transmitted disease through collaboration and teamwork with County Health Centers, private providers and local organizations.
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 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday
Starting Salary: $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 from an accredited institution and a Professional Registered Nurse's License from the NYS Education Department. A valid NYS driver's license is also required to meet transportation needs.
Market context
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