What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse (NYHELP Program) (Public Health) position at Oneida County?
ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY
DEPARTMENT: Public Health
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Public Health Nurse (NYHELP Program)
CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive
SALARY (GRADE): $66,860 (22N) Plus Excellent Benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2025
APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under qualified nursing supervision, a public health nurse
shall plan, provide, direct, and evaluate nursing care in a variety of settings and offer instruction and guidance
in health practice for individuals and families. Supervision may be exercised over others who are assigned to
carry out the plans of care. The incumbent performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.
Possession of Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing AND licensure and current registration to practice as a Registered
Professional Nurse in New York State.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment.
License must remain valid throughout appointment.
NOTES:
1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date
degree conferred.
2. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of license and current registration as a Registered
Professional Nurse.
3. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national,
or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of
Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution
outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of
equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet
at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation
fee.
**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**
- If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 6th Floor of the Oneida
Issued: 04/21/2025
Salary : $66,860
