South Shore Public Health Collaborative- Regional Public Health Nurse

Town of Cohasset•Cohasset, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The South Shore Public Health Collaborative seeks candidates for the Regional Public Health Nurse role to work with the towns of Cohasset, Hingham, and Scituate. The South Shore Public Health Collaborative is a Shared Service Arrangement with the aim of improving the health and well-being of residents across the three towns. This position will be part of a collaborative response to manage public health nursing services necessary to support the health initiatives of these communities. This role is subject to grant funding.

Requirements

State-licensed Registered Nurse
Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)
At least 2 years of population health experience (e.g., VNA, Community Health Worker)
Valid driver’s license
MAVEN training within 2 months of hire
Foundations for Local Public Health Practice course within 1 year of hire
Participate state-provided public health training

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Public Health Nurse
Experience with MAVEN
Background in Mental Health
Knowledge of Local Public Health functions (i.e.., housing inspections, restaurant inspections, etc.)
Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
Experience with health communication
Experience with using Microsoft Office suite products
Knowledge of community resources available to residents
Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals

Responsibilities

Administering and implementing public health nursing functions including but not limited to administering immunizations (i.e., flu and COVID-19 vaccines), conducting communicable disease investigations, assessing needs, planning and implementing interventions to support the health of residents, participating in public health clinics and educational programs, collaborating with other regional staff as well as participating in and directing population health focused emergency preparedness for the three participating municipal health departments.
Assist with prevention and control of infectious diseases (e.g., COVID-19, influenza) in accordance with state regulations through surveillance, case management, and contact tracing (e.g., via MAVEN);
Plan, develop, and oversee health communication messaging and outreach material to reach the residents and businesses within South Shore municipalities;
Collaborate with other municipal departments in the three towns such as the School Department, Council on Aging, and Public Safety on health issues such as youth mental and physical health, health aging and older adult, and substance use disorders;
Collaborate with health care providers, community partners, and community health organizations on health promotion and community health education programs;
Provide supplemental staffing in the health clinics of the Cohasset, Hingham, and Scituate Public Schools, as needed;
Assist with planning, coordination and administration of clinics such as immunization clinics or any other identified clinics;
Identify vulnerable populations and their needs; Plan and execute relevant interventions;
Participate in employee, local and regional committees as necessary;
Assume responsibility for continuing personal education and staying up to date with current developments in public health nursing; attend seminars and workshops related to public health nursing
Performs other related job duties as required.