Public Health Nurse
Public Health Nurse
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Job Description
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides health-related education and professional consultation services for the general public including individuals families health care providers and community groups. Researches writes and distributes materials; develops and conducts programs; attends and advises at meetings; promotes community safety.
- Investigates tracks and reports on communicable diseases health trends medications and other data in accordance with regulations and protocols.
- Manages local vaccination services. Plans and promotes clinics; orders tracks and ensures safe handling of products; administers vaccines; coordinates with medical providers; tracks and reports data; complies with related regulations and protocols.
- Coordinates and administers public health screenings. Checks and educates clients on blood pressure diabetes cholesterol and other health indicators; communicates with medical providers; maintains confidentiality as required by law.
- Collaborates with public safety human services schools health agents officials and medical providers on issues initiatives and cases impacting health and safety of the community such as epidemics pandemics mental health crisis hoarding homelessness and addiction.
- Participates in emergency preparedness; remains aware and advises others of local regional and federal programs; coordinates services as needed.
- Researches and applies for grant opportunities; manages grant funding and applications to support funding levels for public health initiatives.
- Inspects and advises sites for a variety of childrens programs including day care facilities nursing homes and pre-schools. Inspects and issues permits for camps for children in accordance with appropriate laws regulations and procedures.
Starting Salary: $39.40 per hour annualized to $38930 with annual increases
How to Apply/Deadline: Click on Apply Now(preferred) or send cover letter and resume to Town Administrators Office Sharon Town Offices 90 South Main Street Sharon MA 02067; or email cover letter and resume in a single PDF to .
Applications received by Monday June 30 2025 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Employment Type
Hourly
