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The Town of Millis is seeking a qualified Public Health Nurse to join the Board of Health team on a part-time basis (10 hours/week). Reporting to the Director of Public Health, the nurse will play a key role in safeguarding community health through duties such as investigating communicable diseases, administering immunizations and running public health initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Protects the public health through the provision of a wide variety of nursing services in homes, clinic care, office, schools, day-care centers; provides immunization and screening services; promotes good health practices through public education, training, and counseling programs; investigates for communicable diseases.
- Serves as Town liaison with Massachusetts Department of Public Health and provides reports on status of communicable diseases and vaccine accountability.
- Uses MAVEN to investigate and report cases of reportable diseases. Coordinates care and referrals as needed.
- Consults with other health professionals, including social workers, Council on Aging personnel, nurses and physicians.
- Provides professional nursing services, such as community health clinics for blood pressure screening. Also, provides annual flu clinics for Millis residents and town employees.
- Serves as liaison with community service groups, such as Council on Aging and the Housing Authority, and with local and regional health care providers, to coordinate programs and services.
- Hosts an annual Health and Wellness Fair for the town in coordination with the Director. Informs and updates Board of Health on the status of communicable diseases and other public health concerns.
- Coordinates Opioid Abatement Fund spending and yearly reporting.
Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
Position Details:
- Hours: 10 per week
- Pay: $36.55-$45.70/hour
- Status: Non-benefited union position
For the full job description, please follow this link
https://www.millisma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif901/f/uploads/public_health_nurse.pdf