City of Nashua, NH
Public Health Nurse
City of Nashua, NH, Nashua, New Hampshire, us, 03060
Public Health Nurse JobID: 1426
Position Type:
Professionals/Public Health Nurse
Date Posted:
10/22/2024
Location:
Community Health Department
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The City of Nashua is looking for a compassionate registered nurse who enjoys supporting the community and working with our citizen population to join our Community Health Department. Take your career to the next level with us as opportunities for growth and development await!
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position conducts public health nursing duties such as communicable disease investigations and surveillance, clinic services such as child and adult immunizations, and disease counseling and testing. Working with a team, the nurse participates in surveillance and reporting, refugee health and child lead poisoning prevention, and case management along with conducting community education and outreach activities on a variety of health topics. This position works with local and state medical providers and public health professionals on various public health projects including immunizations, sexually transmitted diseases, lead, blood pressure screening, emergency preparedness/emergency shelters, public health accreditation, and tuberculosis. This is a full-time Unaffiliated position, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with some varied hours, and provides an excellent work life balance. The salary is grade 15, dependent upon experience.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
* Entry level; Bachelor's degree in Nursing* Must be licensed as a professional nurse in the State of New Hampshire and maintain current CPR Certification* Proficient in skills specific to public health nursing, such as phlebotomy, capillary blood testing and communicable disease investigations, counseling and testing; computer literacy a must* Specific training dealing with diseases such as HIV, STD, and Hepatitis preferred but not required as on-the-job training will be provided* Bilingual skills a plus* Must possess a valid driver's license
BENEFITS
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
* Health/Dental/Vision Insurance* Short Term & Long Term Disability* Life Insurance* Mandatory Participation in NH Retirement System (Pension)* 457 Retirement* Vacation/Sick/Personal Time* Weekly Pay* Tuition Reimbursement
HOW TO APPLY
If you are looking to start or further your career with the City of Nashua, submit an application, resume, cover letter, and three professional references at: http://applitrack.com/nashua/onlineapp/.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Recruiting practices shall be consistent with State and Federal Law (10/22/2024)
Position Type:
Professionals/Public Health Nurse
Date Posted:
10/22/2024
Location:
Community Health Department
Additional Information: Show/Hide
The City of Nashua is looking for a compassionate registered nurse who enjoys supporting the community and working with our citizen population to join our Community Health Department. Take your career to the next level with us as opportunities for growth and development await!
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position conducts public health nursing duties such as communicable disease investigations and surveillance, clinic services such as child and adult immunizations, and disease counseling and testing. Working with a team, the nurse participates in surveillance and reporting, refugee health and child lead poisoning prevention, and case management along with conducting community education and outreach activities on a variety of health topics. This position works with local and state medical providers and public health professionals on various public health projects including immunizations, sexually transmitted diseases, lead, blood pressure screening, emergency preparedness/emergency shelters, public health accreditation, and tuberculosis. This is a full-time Unaffiliated position, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with some varied hours, and provides an excellent work life balance. The salary is grade 15, dependent upon experience.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
* Entry level; Bachelor's degree in Nursing* Must be licensed as a professional nurse in the State of New Hampshire and maintain current CPR Certification* Proficient in skills specific to public health nursing, such as phlebotomy, capillary blood testing and communicable disease investigations, counseling and testing; computer literacy a must* Specific training dealing with diseases such as HIV, STD, and Hepatitis preferred but not required as on-the-job training will be provided* Bilingual skills a plus* Must possess a valid driver's license
BENEFITS
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
* Health/Dental/Vision Insurance* Short Term & Long Term Disability* Life Insurance* Mandatory Participation in NH Retirement System (Pension)* 457 Retirement* Vacation/Sick/Personal Time* Weekly Pay* Tuition Reimbursement
HOW TO APPLY
If you are looking to start or further your career with the City of Nashua, submit an application, resume, cover letter, and three professional references at: http://applitrack.com/nashua/onlineapp/.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Recruiting practices shall be consistent with State and Federal Law (10/22/2024)