Public Health Nurse IV - Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control

Suffolk County Government • Great River, NY

85d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health is currently seeking a Public Health Nurse IV in the Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control, for their Great River location. This role oversees the Bureau of Epidemiology of Disease Control, which is charged with preventing the occurrence and spread of communicable diseases in Suffolk County. The Public Health Nurse IV acts as the bureau chief responsible for overall supervision of bureau functions, including clinical and non-clinical aspects. This includes overseeing the bureau’s disease surveillance, investigation and control activities for over 70 reportable communicable diseases, such as case and cluster investigation, contact investigation, and institution of outbreak control measures as needed. The role also involves developing policies and procedures for the bureau, in conjunction with the Director of Public Health. Responsibilities include responding to calls from residents and healthcare facilities regarding communicable disease cases, suspected cases, and potential exposures, providing guidance, referrals, and authorizing/initiating post-exposure prophylaxis when indicated. Additionally, the role provides guidance to camps, schools, health care organizations and the public regarding public health practices and disease control. The position requires taking 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 and participates in community public health education and disease control programs.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a health related field and six (6) years of nursing experience, at least four (4) years of which must have been served in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
• Sponsorship is not available for this role

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Bureau of Epidemiology of Disease Control, which is charged with preventing the occurrence and spread of communicable diseases in Suffolk County.
• Acts as the bureau chief responsible for overall supervision of bureau functions, including clinical and non-clinical aspects
• Oversees the bureau’s disease surveillance, investigation and control activities for over 70 reportable communicable diseases. This includes case and cluster investigation, contact investigation, and institution of outbreak control measures as needed.
• Develops policies and procedures for the bureau, in conjunction with the Director of Public Health
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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