Public Health Nurse (12 Months)

CITY OF MILFORD

OPEN COMPETITIVE NO. 25-29

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (12 Months)

POSTING DATE: February 21, 2025 CLOSING DATE: March 14, 2025

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS: This opening is available to all City employees and the general public.

SALARY RANGE: The position is a Grade RN1 and provides for a weekly salary as follows: Minimum….……….…….$1,275.52

Step 1…………..……..….$1,315.52

Step 2…………..…..…….$1,355.47

Step 3…………………….$1,402.90

Step 4……….……………$1,449.18

Maximum…….....…….....$1,531.25

Note: Governing Collective Bargain Agreement expired on June 30, 2024. Wages subject to any newly- negotiated GWI increases.

GENEROUS BENEFITS: The City offers the following benefits: o Medical & Dental insurance effective 1st day of hire o Traditional Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan (10-year vesting) o 457 Saving Plan o Free Life Insurance o Weekly Pay-52 weeks o Paid Time Off – Separate Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Personal Business Pay, Bereavement Pay o Paid Holidays – 13 days per year o Employee Assistance Program o Free Access to Employee Fitness Center o Wellness Initiatives

INCENTIVE BONUS: Members working as the twelve-month nurse shall receive an annual incentive bonus upon completion of the summer schedule, provided the employee worked the entire summer and further provided he/she is employed at the time the payment is made, which shall occur no later than the last pay period of September.

Bonus Amount…………………………………….$1,500.00

EDUCATIONAL BONUSES: Members presenting evidence of satisfactory completion of the following credentials on or before September 1 of any year shall receive, on or before December 15, the following Educational Bonus in one (1) lump sum payment:

Bachelor of Arts.......................................................$1,500.00

Bachelor of Science ..................................................$2,000.00

Bachelor of Science, Nursing..................................$3,000.00

Master of Science......................................................$3,500.00

Master of Science, Public Health or Nursing.......$4,000.00

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Public Health Nurses work under the direction of the Health Director and under the supervision of the Nurse Administrator or other Health Department Nursing Supervisors. The duties of a Public Health Nurse are those primarily concerned with school nursing (school nursing as defined by the National Association of School Nurses).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: RN with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in nursing or a related field (i.e., public health education), with a minimum of one year full time work experience (or equivalent) within the last three years immediately prior to the present application for employment. school nursing, public health, pediatrics, emergency department or critical care experience preferred. Current CPR/AED certification by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. NOTE: Must attached a copy of a valid Register Nurse License, CPR/AED certification and State of Connecticut driver’s license.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: Oral Board Examination will be given, weighted 100%, and will test for knowledge of skills and practice, knowledge of the functions of local public health and community social service agencies, ability to provide professional documentation in writing and ability to prepare professional reports and correspondence using computer programs, ability to effectively communicate and work cohesively with colleagues and members of the school community.

FILING REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to submit a fully completed Employment Application, resume and cover letter must be submitted on or before March 14, 2025, to the Human Resources Department, Parsons Government Complex, 70 W. River St., Milford, CT or HRrecruit@milfordct.gov. For forms and detailed application instructions, go to www.ci.milford.ct.us/hr/pages/jobs then select Public Health Nurse-12 months.

CITY OF MILFORD - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The City of Milford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities and persons with disabilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,275.52 - $1,531.25 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,276 - $1,531