Public Health Nurse II

Public Health Nurse II – Family & Child Health Coordinator / School Liaison Nurse

The Vermont Department of Health’s Newport Local Health Office seeks a collaborative and community‑focused public health nurse to serve as both the Family & Child Health Coordinator and School Liaison Nurse. This dual role supports healthier outcomes for children, adolescents, and families through prevention‑focused public health work centered on collaboration, health equity, and community engagement.

• Work with community partners, schools, healthcare providers, and organizations to improve care coordination, reduce health disparities, and strengthen systems that support maternal and child health.
• Collaborate with school personnel, healthcare providers, and community organizations to address students’ physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs and promote healthy school environments.
• Promote systems‑level improvements that encourage lifelong healthy behaviors and improve educational and health outcomes for Vermont youth.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities; demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to respond to emerging public health needs.
• Perform duties primarily in a standard office setting, with possible work in clinic settings and client homes; exposure to communicable diseases and stressful situations may occur.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and 12‑hour shifts; private means of transportation is required.

This position,
Public Health Nurse II (Job Requisition #55119), is open to all State employees and external applicants. The role is being recruited at multiple levels:
Level I (Job Requisition #55054) and Level II (Job Requisition #55119). Apply online; resumes will not be accepted via e‑mail.

• Associate’s degree in nursing and five (5) years or more of professional nursing experience, including three (3) or more years in public health or community health nursing.
• OR
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and three (3) or more years in public health or community health nursing.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont or eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi‑state license.
• Must maintain Vermont licensure or multi‑state license as a condition of employment.

* Community Health Nursing is defined as school nursing, home health nursing, home visiting nurses, and community nurse health educators.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate.

• 80% State‑paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low‑cost group life insurance.
• Incentive‑based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

The State’s employment decisions are merit‑based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.