Public Health Nurse II

State of Vermont•Newport, VT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Health's Newport Local Health Office is seeking a collaborative and community-focused Public Health Nurse to serve as the Family & Child Health Coordinator and School Liaison Nurse. This dual role supports healthier outcomes for children, adolescents, and families through prevention-focused public health work centered on collaboration, health equity, and community engagement. The Family & Child Health Coordinator works with community partners, schools, healthcare providers, and organizations to improve care coordination, reduce health disparities, and strengthen systems that support maternal and child health. The School Liaison Nurse supports healthy school environments by collaborating with school personnel, healthcare providers, and community organizations to address students' physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs. Public health nurses in this role promote systems-level improvements that encourage lifelong healthy behaviors and improve educational and health outcomes for Vermont youth. All Health Department staff also participate in emergency preparedness and response activities, requiring flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to respond to emerging public health needs. DIVISION OF LOCAL HEALTH - WHO WE ARE The Division of Local Health works to preserve and improve the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters. The Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person's strength, assets, and values. The Division of Local Health is committed to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices as we work towards the elimination of health and health care disparities. TELEWORK State of Vermont telework policy requires at least three days a week working in the office. The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment which combines both in person and remote work. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit and complies with State of Vermont policy. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance. MISSION Promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity, protecting against disease and injury, and preparing for health emergencies. VISION All people and communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health and well-being. VALUES • Equity: We aim to center health justice and address racism and all forms of oppression in our programs and policies, our approach to collaboration, and how we build and nurture our workforce. • Collaboration: We engage with staff and partners to understand complex problems and design responsive solutions. • Inclusion: We support a culture of belonging and diversity where people are valued, trusted, and able to be their authentic selves. • Harmony: We endorse a balanced, thoughtful, and intentional work environment that allows employees to care for themselves, their families, and the people they serve. • Data: We strive for scientific excellence and cultural responsiveness in the collection, analysis, sharing and use of data.

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing AND five (5) years or more of professional nursing experience INCLUDING three (3) or more years in public health or community health nursing.
OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) AND three (3) or more years in public health or community health nursing.
Possession of, or eligibility for, licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license.
Community Health Nursing is defined as school nursing, home health nursing, home visiting nurses and community nurse health educators.
Must maintain Vermont licensure or multi-state license as a Registered Nurse as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Serve as the Family & Child Health Coordinator and School Liaison Nurse.
Support healthier outcomes for children, adolescents, and families through prevention-focused public health work.
Improve care coordination, reduce health disparities, and strengthen systems that support maternal and child health.
Support healthy school environments by collaborating with school personnel, healthcare providers, and community organizations to address students' physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs.
Promote systems-level improvements that encourage lifelong healthy behaviors and improve educational and health outcomes for Vermont youth.
Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.