Public Health Nurse
Kingston Board of Health - Health Office
Less than Part Time (15hrs/wk)
Annual FY25 salary range $28.07 - $36.48/hr
Essential Functions:
- Assists the Health Agent and Board of Health with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of identified health risk factors and subsequent programs to address them.
- Monitors state communicable disease information system (MAVEN) and conducts investigations in accordance with state laws and regulations.
- Works closely with the Division of Tuberculosis Control to investigate and follow-up all reported cases of tuberculosis, including testing all contacts, home visits when needed, and monitoring patients for compliance with treatment regime. May administer prescribed medications, immunizations and TB screenings, and educates clients on doses, mechanism of action, interactions, and potential side effects.
- Monitors clients for adverse reactions and responds according to established standards of care.
- Evaluates referral information to determine clients’ needs, including conducting physical, emotional, and social assessment to determine health concerns.
- Develops and seeks funding for health programs for town residents.
- Advocates with local and state authorities in improving access to health services for residents.
- Coordinates programs, services and other activities with the Health Agent to promote wellness, prevent disease, including planning, scheduling and overseeing the annual health fairs, safety fair and influenza (& other) vaccination clinics throughout the town.
- Assigns priorities for health-related interventions to provide the greatest benefit among underserved populations in the town.
- Provides oversight of senior health status at the Council on Ageing through offering monthly wellness checks and health education programs.
- Works with the Health Agent and other appropriate town staff and the Council on Ageing staff to design, implement and evaluate community health education campaigns and activities for health promotion and disease prevention.
- Safeguards the health of children by participating in ongoing communication with the school nurses; contributing to local health conferences; and providing group instruction for parents.
- Enhances the health department and town reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments; and representing the health department at local and regional health related meetings.
- Assists with special projects
- Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates.
Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited institution with a Master’s degree in Public Health or Nursing desirable. Three to five years public health nursing experience.
Special Requirements: Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts and CPR certification required. Valid Class D Motor Vehicle license and use of personal vehicle required. Continuing
Statement of Duties: This nursing position provides health promotion, wellness and disease prevention services for residents, including: making home visits to assess client physical and emotional needs; conducting investigations of communicable disease outbreaks; providing health clinics; and presenting health education programs.
Work Environment: The work environment involves the daily on-site office environment, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal business hours and meet with clients or contacts in homes, out of office temporary work locations, the police station, the fire station, schools, or nursing/skilled care facilities. Errors could result in delay and confusion, poor public relations, and cause potential monetary and legal ramifications for the Town. The Health Agent sets the reoccurring schedule and office location for this position.
Application Procedure:
FOR A FULL JOB DESCRPTION VISIT https://www.kingstonma.gov/Jobs.aspx
Qualified applicants should complete the Town of Kingston employment application found on the Town website under Employment and submit their résumé. Please include a cover letter with salary expectations. Application materials can be emailed to personnel@kingstonma.gov, mailed to the Town of Kingston Town
House Attn: Human Resources or hand delivered.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.07 - $36.48 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Public Health Nurse: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- license to practice as an RN in MA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person