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

Cape Cod Healthcare • Tisbury, MA

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About The Position

The Public Health Nurse provides nursing services for 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 programs, emergency preparedness, community education, and primary nursing services. The nurse conducts safety assessments and well-being checks for at-risk individuals, manages medications, and refers people to appropriate sources for further assessment or assistance.

The position also coordinates with town health agents, physicians, agency staff, and community organizations; manages clinic supplies and equipment; contributes to infection control and emergency preparedness activities; and uses monitoring and evaluation results to identify education and patient-care improvement needs. The nurse must comply with Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and standards, practice within their knowledge and experience, and provide 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

• Comply with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and applicable standards of practice.
• 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, providing or coordinating 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 or contract area.
• Provide primary nursing services to contracted Public Health departments, including safety assessments of at-risk individuals, well-being checks, medication management, and referrals for further assessment or assistance.
• Communicate with physicians and counsel patients and family members as appropriate regarding communicable disease, infection control, wellness education, and prevention guidelines.
• Order appropriate and necessary clinic equipment and supplies with the Public Health Manager.
• Participate on 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 inform 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 Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements, including reporting, surveillance, and case management under town contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed