Public Health Nurse

Salary Range: $66,661 - $76,102* (*Salary range provides earnings potential, which is based on years of service
employed with Saratoga County in specified title)

Work Location: 6012 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa NY 12020

Classification: Competitive (Exam Required – Evaluation of Training and Experience)



The Saratoga County Department of Health seeks an experienced candidate for a full-time Public Health Nurse. The
successful candidate should have good knowledge of public health programs and standards and be proficient in the
nursing skills required to provide patient care in a variety of settings.

Job Description
Performs public health nursing activities with individuals, families, community stakeholders and healthcare
providers in accordance with agency mission and goals; Under supervision of the Supervising Public Health
Nurse, incumbent will plan, implement and promote community health initiatives in accordance with
evidenced based practices; activities include but are not limited to: disease prevention, surveillance,
investigation, mitigation, and promotion of population health. The Public Health Nurse may oversee other
staff to ensure programmatic requirements are accomplished.

Minimum Qualifications (At Least…)
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher, in nursing from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college

or university, as well as licensure and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York

State.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Candidate must possess and maintain a clear and valid New York State Driver’s License
appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated, in meeting the necessary transportation needs of the job.

(Degree must have been awarded by a college or university by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an
accrediting agency by the US Department of Education/US Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational
institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. . You must pay
the required evaluation fee.)

Typical Work Activities (*Illustrative)
• Conducts disease surveillance and investigations; Develops and implements program related work-

plans according to the New York State (NYS) Aid requirements and Prevention Agenda focus areas;

• Provides appropriate population health prevention outreach activities;
  

• Educates healthcare providers, community stakeholders and the public regarding a wide range of

public health related topics;

• Teaches classes, addresses groups, and participates in community planning related to health topics;

• Utilizes statistical data for planning, implementing and evaluating program activities; Participates in the

conduct of surveys and studies related to public health matters; Provides skilled nursing care to
client(s) in a variety of settings; Maintains current knowledge of community resources and refers
client(s) appropriately;

• Participates in scheduled and unscheduled emergency preparedness activities;

• Completes program and on-call coverage as assigned to ensure twenty-four (24) hour agency

accessibility to the community.

• Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an

incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be
reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

Additional Information
• Excellent benefits and NYS Retirement

• This opportunity is offered on a provisional basis pending the results of an evaluation of Training and

Experience.

To Apply (PREFERRED METHOD - via Link Provided)
• Qualified candidates may alternatively submit an application and resume, by mail or in person to the

Personnel Officer – Civil Service Division, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

• Resume may not be substituted for application

• Fax submissions will not be accepted
  

Applications will continue to be accepted through date noted or until the vacancy has been filled

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise

participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office. Saratoga County is an equal opportunity

employer.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek

to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, those with

disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.