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 HIPAA 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 Compensation This position is Grade 3 of the Town’s Pay Plan with an hourly range of $38.00 to $47.00 based upon qualifications and experience. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr