What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse position at Westchester County Government?
The Westchester County Department of Health has immediate openings for Public Health Nurses (RNs) in their White Plains and New Rochelle facilities.
Successful candidates will perform public health nursing activities that focus on population health through continuous surveillance and assessment of the multiple determinants of health with the intent to promote health and wellness, prevent disease, and improve the overall quality of life for individuals, families and community groups. Incumbents may supervise professional or auxiliary nursing staff and/or serve as a team leader in providing nursing services.
Public Health Nurses provide assessment, along with skilled nursing care, education and prescribed treatments to patients, families, communities and populations in their homes, in a clinic setting or in any offsite location; Assess, coordinate and plan for the provision of services in collaboration with nutritionists, social workers, physical therapists, physicians, and other professional workers involved in individual and family health care; Educate, support and empower patients, families, communities and populations on strategies that create healthy environmental, social and economic conditions in which populations may thrive; and perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, possession of a valid license and current registration issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Nurse, and one year of professional nursing experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York will be required at time of appointment and maintain same while in the title.
This is a competitive class civil service position.
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In addition to a competitive salary the compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and retirement plan.
Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Westchester County
Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, covers 500 square miles and has a population of just over one million. Originally home to Native Americans, who were members of the Lenape tribe, it is today a rich mix of many cultures and landscapes. The County is a blend of bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque towns as well as open spaces and a network of beautiful parks. The County is also an intellectual capital, boasting a highly educated workforce, competitive colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, world changing non-profits, and cutting-edge research centers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,825.00 - $144,460.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Infectious Disease
- Ob/Gyn
- Primary Care
- Public Health
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $83,825 - $144,460
