Public Health Nurse (Per Diem), Martha's Vineyard, VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare • Vineyard Haven, MA

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About The Position

The Public Health Nurse provides nursing services to contracted public health departments and programs in the VNA service and contract area. The role supports communicable disease surveillance and case management, immunization and wellness initiatives, community education, emergency preparedness, and clinical services. The nurse works with town health agents, physicians, agency staff, patients, and families, and provides on-call availability in response to agency and community needs.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Massachusetts.
• Successful passage of the VNA pre-hire medication test.
• CPR required.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assure compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and Standards of Practice in Massachusetts.
• Practice safely and competently within the parameters of knowledge and experience.
• Participate in local and state emergency preparedness teams as assigned.
• Liaise with town health agents to coordinate communicable disease surveillance and initiate immunization plans; provide or coordinate emergency call coverage as indicated.
• Provide resources and education to towns and the agency on infectious disease and emergency preparedness planning.
• Perform clinical functions and manage supplies for contracted health programs, including clinics.
• Promote immunization and wellness programs through community outreach.
• Provide health education lectures to community-based organizations within the VNA service and contract area.
• Provide primary nursing services to contracted public health departments, including safety assessments for at-risk individuals, well-being checks, medication management, and referrals for further assessment or assistance.
• Communicate with physicians and counsel patients and family members regarding communicable disease, infection control, wellness education, and prevention guidelines.
• Work with the Public Health Manager to order equipment and supplies needed for clinics.
• Participate in the agency Infection Control Committee as directed by the Public Health Wellness Manager.
• Use monitoring and evaluation results to identify education needs, improve patient care practices, and guide community outreach; make training recommendations to the HR Education Manager.
• Provide on-call availability in response to agency and community needs.
• Perform communicable disease responsibilities in compliance with MDPH requirements, including reporting, surveillance, and case management under town contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed