Public Health Nurse Supervisor Morrisville

Overview

The Vermont Department of Health is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to lead a dedicated and caring team towards improving population level health. This is achieved through the delivery of essential public health services and programs such as chronic disease prevention immunizations WIC maternal and child health healthy homes infectious disease substance abuse prevention school health and emergency preparedness. The position helps foster community-level systems change to improve health. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on Vermonters health and wellbeing.

*Starting rate may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

DIVISION OF LOCAL HEALTH - WHO WE ARE:

The Division of Local Healths vision and mission is to preserve and improve the equitable social economic and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all thus ensuring healthy Vermonters and healthy communities. To this end the Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every persons strength assets and values. The Division of Local Health is committed to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices as we work towards the elimination of health and health care disparities.

TELEWORK:
The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment which combines both in person and remote work. Upon hire employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.

MISSION:

Promote the physical mental and social well-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity protecting against disease and injury and preparing for health emergencies.

VISION:

All people and communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health and well-being.

VALUES:

Equity: We aim to center health justice and address racism and all forms of oppression in our programs and policies our approach to collaboration and how we build and nurture our workforce.

Collaboration: We engage with staff and partners to understand complex problems and design responsive solutions.

Inclusion: We support a culture of belonging and diversity where people are valued trusted and able to be their authentic selves.

Harmony: We endorse a balanced thoughtful and intentional work environment that allows employees to care for themselves their families and the people they serve.

Data: We strive for scientific excellence and cultural responsiveness in the collection analysis sharing and use of data.

Who May Apply

This position Public Health Nurse Supervisor - Morrisville (Job Requisition #53562) is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position please contact
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 Hiring Standards Vermont and/or national criminal record checks as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate to the position under recruitment will be conducted on candidates with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties may be performed in a variety of settings including but not limited to clinics locations and office. Incumbents may be exposed to infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens. Essential skills include the personal ability to endure stress act judiciously in personally acting upon or directing others in emergency situations demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply techniques for varying behaviors including but not limited to physical and verbal aggression. Exposure to personal injury or danger may occur based on the patient population and the specialty setting. Ability to meet minimum physical abilities as defined by the setting including but not limited to extensive periods of standing walking sitting repetitive motion bending twisting pushing pulling and lifting. Duties may include travel and use of personal vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

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 AND five (5) years or more of professional nursing experience in public health or community health nursing* INCLUDING one (1) year or more at a supervisory level OR leading a group or team.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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

NOTE: Must maintain Vermont licensure as a Registered Nurse OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license as a condition of employment.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:

• 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)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer