Public Health Nurse - Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control

## Public Health Nurse I - Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control Apply locations:
GREAT RIVER, NYposted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR102763

The Department of Health is currently seeking a Public Health Nurse I in the Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control, for their Great River location.#
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*** To be considered for the**
* ***** Public Health Nurse I****
* *** role, candidates
** must
* * proceed to the following link:***#
**** https://apps
2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/efile/default.aspx
******* Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams.
*******
* NOTE:

The exam is "Public Health Nurse I"
******* Please Proceed As Follows:
*** Locate at the top
* right side
* of the site in the
** blue area**, ***"Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile"
**** In the same
** blue area
** you must select ***" to create a Civil Service User "
**** Complete all questions and proceed as requested
** Key Elements Of

The Role *****:
**** Investigates cases and outbreaks of reportable communicable diseases
* Responds to calls from residents and healthcare facilities regarding communicable disease cases, suspected cases, and potential exposures. Provides guidance, referrals, and authorizes/ initiates post-exposure prophylaxis when indicated
* Provides guidance to camps, schools, health care organizations and the public regarding public health practices and disease control
* Takes weekend and overnight call on a rotating schedule to to receive mandated disease reports from healthcare facilities and provide guidance regarding appropriate management
* Performs necessary office procedures for assigned cases, including research, records maintenance and report preparation and submission
* Makes visits to residents for public health disease control purposes (e.g. screening, education, administration of vaccine and /or medications to prevent transmission of disease)
* Participates in community-wide emergency public health preparedness activities and public health response to emergency events
* Participates in staff meetings and regional conferences to aid in the professional growth and development of public health programs
* May work in the field in settings away from the office
* Participates in community public health education and disease control programs
******* Benefits For You Now And Your Future
******** Health Insurance:
Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
* Pension* Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
* Work-Life Balance:
County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
****
* NOTE:

The work shift for this role is 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
******** Salary:
Starting at $72,845
*** This position does
** not
* * offer relocation assistance at this time  Sponsorship is
** not
* * available for this role
**
* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

***
* ** Graduation from a NYS or regionally accredited college or university with a
* Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
**** Professional Registered Nurse’s License, issued by the NYS Education Department, and a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS, or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.**
* · PHN I is a competitive, continuous…