Public Health Nurse I - Maternal Health

Public Health Nurse I

The Department of Health is currently seeking a Public Health Nurse I within our Maternal Health group at our Great River location. Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs public health nursing services for individuals and families in home, schools, clinics, institutions or other assigned areas. The incumbent is responsible for assessing the health and nursing care needs of patients and families and providing nursing care as needed. Work is performed in accordance with public health nursing practices, administrative policies, and directives of professional supervisors. Depending upon assignment, the incumbent may be responsible for training and supervising registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, and other staff involved in the care of patients within an assigned bureau or program. Work is reviewed by technical supervisors through conferences, visits with nurses, and by evaluation of reports. Does related work as required.

Key Elements Of The Role:

• Instructs patients in proper dietary habits, special exercise, personal hygiene, infant care, disease prevention, bedside care and similar relevant health practices;
• Conducts disease investigations, including clinical and administrative work;
• Makes home visits to residents for public health or other healthcare purposes (e.g. screening, assessment, individual education, or administration of medications);
• Participates in community-wide emergency public health preparedness activities and public health responses to emergency events;
• Participates in community public health education and disease control programs; participates in countywide surveys on health programs;
• Responds to calls from residents and takes action to assist them in obtaining appropriate health care;
• Contacts outside departments or agencies for assistance in public health programs;
• Visits migrant and summer rehabilitative camps to promote and instruct in public health principles and practices;
• Participates in staff meetings and regional conferences to aid in the professional growth and development of public health programs;
• Performs necessary office procedures for assigned cases, including research, records maintenance and report preparation and submission;
• May work in the field in settings away from the office.

Salary: $72,845

Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, with weekend coverage on as needed basis

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a NYS or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Professional Registered Nurse's License, issued by the NYS Education Department
• Must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS, or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
• Candidates must meet federal and New York State employee health requirements, including but not limited to immunizations, for the programs in which they are assigned.

*** Maternal Health (Infant/Child) Knowledge Is Highly Sought After

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.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• 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.