Suffolkcountyny

Suffolkcountyny

Public Health Nurse I - Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control

GREAT RIVER, NY

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About the role

  • Investigates cases and outbreaks of reportable communicable diseases
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
  • In the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil Service User ID"
  • We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Requirements

  • Graduation from a NYS or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Compensation

  • Starting at $72,845

Benefits

  • Provides guidance to camps, schools, health care organizations and the public regarding public health practices and disease control
  • 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)
  • Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
  • The Department of Health is currently seeking a Public Health Nurse I in the Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control, for their Great River location.

Equal opportunity

  • Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
  • We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Sponsorship is not available for this role

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