Public Health Nurse I- New Grads Welcome

State of Maine•Caribou, ME

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Public Health Nursing within the Maine CDC provides nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups statewide. Public health nursing promotes and protects population health using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences. Services include maternal and child health support, adult health services, communicable disease control, lead poisoning management, asthma management, immunizations, and migrant and refugee health services. The Public Health Nurse I provides care for new or expecting parents, older adults, individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis or latent tuberculosis, and community groups. The role includes care planning and management, home and field visits, support for clinics and conferences, and advice and assistance to civic groups on nursing and public health needs. The nurse collaborates and consults with internal and external DHHS partners to achieve positive outcomes for families and communities. Work is performed under limited supervision. This is a full-time position based out of regional State offices in Caribou. Partial telework may be available with management approval. The position generally follows a Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule and requires daily travel within the assigned district, as well as occasional statewide travel. Leaving directly from home may be an option depending on the day’s schedule, and travel reimbursement is provided. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse by the State Board of Nursing before attaining permanent status in the class.

Nice To Haves

A desire to make a difference in Maine communities and identify emerging health concerns.
Demonstrated desire to participate in and support quality improvement and operational excellence strategies.
Experience with maternal-child health and/or infectious disease nursing practices.
Knowledge of public health programs, current nursing principles and practices, and the nursing process.
Knowledge of public health nursing laws, education, and administration.

Responsibilities

Apply the nursing process to individuals and families, including health assessment, nursing diagnoses, care plan development, implementation, evaluation, resource coordination, and referrals to meet demonstrated health care needs.
Observe home environments, identify health problems or at-risk behavior, and contact appropriate resources and agencies to respond to family and client needs.
Document assessments and interventions in medical records using established software, forms, and documentation practices.
Plan, develop, and coordinate client care with hospitals, medical providers, schools, and social services agencies to ensure necessary services are accessible.
Support Division goals, objectives, and standards, including evidence-based, best-practice nursing care.
Participate in regular staff meetings to share information and discuss client status.
Provide updates, reports, and case reviews to the PHN District Supervisor as needed.
Participate in mandatory Division trainings and meetings.
Travel occasionally statewide and regularly within the assigned district.
Pursue professional growth and development through education and participation in professional committees and work groups.
Comply with State of Maine human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices.
Collaborate and consult with internal and external DHHS partners.
Support clinics and conferences and advise and assist civic groups on nursing and public health needs.

Benefits

13 paid holidays and at least three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
12 days of sick leave per year.
The State pays 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for eligible participation.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of employee pay to MainePERS.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.