Public Health Nurse
Greene County Public Health Department
Job Announcement – Public Health Nurse
Hourly: $38.33 - $43.71 (Grade 2, Base Step – Step 5)
This is a full-time, provisional appointment.
Permanent appointment is contingent upon Civil Service Training & Experience examination.
- Greene County Public Health is an eligible employer in the Public Service Loan forgiveness program.
- For those newly hired (FTE only) - shall receive at $2,500.00 signing bonus with half paid ($1250.00) after 6 months of employment and the second half paid ($1250.00) after one full year of employment.
Under supervision of a Supervising Public Health Nurse, performs public health nursing activities involving responsibility for assessing nursing needs and implementing the plan of care for individuals and families. May serve as a team leader in the provision of nursing services. May supervise professional or auxiliary nursing staff.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of current public health nursing practice; Working knowledge of the administrative organization of community facilities; Skill in the application of current nursing procedures and techniques of patient care; Ability to plan and coordinate nursing care for individuals, families, and groups and supervise nursing personnel assigned to assist with this care; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; Ability to accept and utilize guidance; Ability to perform duties in accordance with ANA Code for Professional Nurses; Acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an approved school acceptable to the New York State Department of Health preparing graduates for beginning positions under supervision;
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a non-approved school supplemented by content, which equates to the program of an approved school.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Eligibility for a New York State Registered Professional Nurse’s license. Possession of the license at the time of permanent appointment and possession of a valid NYS driver’s license at the time of appointment.
NOTE: A Public Health Nurse may not be appointed until satisfactory evidence of possession of the above requirements has been presented to and approved by the State Department of Health.
Agreed to by the New York State Department of Health and the Municipal Service Division, August 24, 1971
Submission of a Greene County employment application is required that shows you meet the minimum qualifications for the examination for this position. You are responsible for an accurate and clear description of your experience. You may include a resume but do not substitute a resume.
Applications can be obtained at:
Qualified candidates should submit applications to the Greene County Human Resource Department, 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 or hr@greenecountyny.gov.
Applicants or those eligible for original appointment to positions in the classified service in Greene County Government that receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully pass a drug screen and background check.