Public Health Nurse I - Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control

Suffolk County Government • Great River, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Health is currently seeking a Public Health Nurse I in the Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control, for their Great River location. This is a competitive, continuous recruitment position. The work shift for this role is 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Requirements

• 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
• A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS, or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Investigates cases and outbreaks of reportable communicable diseases
• Responds to calls from residents and healthcare facilities regarding communicable disease cases, suspected cases, and potential exposures.
• Provides guidance, referrals, and authorizes/initiates post-exposure prophylaxis when indicated
• Provides guidance to camps, schools, health care organizations and the public regarding public health practices and disease control
• Takes weekend and overnight call on a rotating schedule to receive mandated disease reports from healthcare facilities and provide guidance regarding appropriate management
• Performs necessary office procedures for assigned cases, including research, records maintenance and report preparation and submission
• Makes visits to residents for public health disease control purposes (e.g. screening, education, administration of vaccine and /or medications to prevent transmission of disease)
• Participates in community-wide emergency public health preparedness activities and public health response to emergency events
• Participates in staff meetings and regional conferences to aid in the professional growth and development of public health programs
• May work in the field in settings away from the office
• Participates in community public health education and disease control programs

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level