Public Health Nurse II

Public Health Nurse

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: September 2, 2026

Closing Date: September 16, 2026

Job Class Code: 4055

Grade: 07-22 (Nurses)

Salary: $64,064.00 - $87,318.40 per year*

*This is inclusive of a 15% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number: 02033-0331

Location: Caribou

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities

This is professional services work in providing direct nursing services to individuals and families in an assigned geographic and programmatic area. Responsibilities include care planning and management, conducting home and field visits, conducting clinics and conferences, advising and assisting civic groups on nursing and public health needs, and performing certain senior level administrative functions. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I by its senior level administrative responsibilities for: (1) planning and implementing comprehensive orientation and training of new Public Health Nurses and acting as a preceptor for nursing/medical students; (2) planning, and coordinating staff meetings in cooperation with the supervisor; (3) planning and conducting caseload and record reviews according to established review procedures; (4) attending meetings and conferences as a representative of the supervisor when so delegated; and (5) being available to other unit staff when the supervisor is not available or when assigned for ongoing consultation and as a resource nurse. Work is performed under limited supervision.

You will also:

• Apply nursing process to individuals and families including health assessment, care plan development, implementation and evaluation, resource coordination, and/or referral to meet demonstrated health care needs.
• Plans, develop, and coordinates client care with hospitals, medical providers, schools, and social services agencies to ensure necessary services are delivered.
• Assesses need for health care clinics; and organizes and coordinates physicians, volunteers, providers, families, and community agencies to conduct health care clinics within communities.
• Observes family environment, identifies health problems or at-risk behavior, and contacts appropriate resources and agencies to respond to family and client needs.
• Teaches prevention and control measures of communicable and non-communicable diseases to provide information.
• Acts as team coordinator and collaborates with health professionals, social workers, community agencies, and volunteers to provide nursing services in community health programs, schools, conferences, and clinics.
• Plans and implements comprehensive orientation and training of new Public Health Nurses and acts as preceptor for nursing/medical students to assist in training and orienting employees and students.
• Assists supervisor in planning, organizing, and coordinating staff meetings and assists other nursing staff to provide assistance.
• Plans and conduct caseload and record reviews of Public Health Nurses according to established review procedures to assist supervisor.
• Attends meetings and conferences and fills in for supervisors to provide continuity of operation.
• Collects data and prepares records, reports, and statistical information to assist in the appraisal and planning of immunization and disease control programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing -OR- graduation from an accredited school of nursing and 2 years of professional nursing experience.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in the class).

Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse as issued by the State Board of Nursing.

Preferred Candidates Will Also Have:

Knowledge of public health programs, current nursing principles and practices, and nursing process.

Knowledge of consultation techniques used in the field of public health nursing.

Ability to organize and conduct clinics, conferences, and school health programs.

Ability to plan and implement comprehensive orientation and training programs.

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Agency Information

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Benefits of Working for the State of Maine

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

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