Needham Public Health in coordination with the Charles River Public Health District seeks a highly qualified individual for the full-time, grant-funded position of Regional Public Health Nurse. The Charles River Public Health District is comprised of four towns -- Needham, Dover, Medfield, and Sherborn. The Regional Public Health Nurse will provide shared services as needed to these towns and will perform a variety of nursing, policy, and health education functions.

Position: Full-time (37.5 hours per week – term position through 6/30/2027, and possibly longer contingent upon funding)
 
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Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Shared Service Manager to provide needed services to all towns.
• Conduct communicable disease investigation, surveillance, and case management, including investigating outbreaks and DOT Therapy for TB cases.
• Help deliver health screening programs, wellness clinics, and influenza vaccination clinics.
• Provide education and information to town residents and staff by writing articles across a broad range of health topics.
• Prepare reports, maintain confidential records, and research public health and medical studies as well as evidence-based practices to inform the development of policies.
• Support community/population health needs assessments and data collection.
• Identify vulnerable populations and plan/implement relevant interventions, such as education programs.
• Traveling independently across these four communities is required. 
• This position requires flexibility and may require some weekend work.  

Requirements

• Three or more years of work experience in nursing or public health is required, and ideally experience in both fields. Part-time and volunteer experience may be considered to fulfill a portion of the work requirements.
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing is desired, although a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as public health, education, or social work will be considered when combined with licensure as a Registered Nurse and nursing work experience.
• Active and valid Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current and valid certification in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Possession of a valid state-issued driver’s license with the ability to travel independently among each community.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Nursing experience in a community health setting, ambulatory care setting, or with unique populations is considered a plus.
• A background in policy and/or community education attained through either significant work experience or through the achievement of a graduate degree in public health, education, or a related field is highly desired.

Application Information

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and application via our applicant portal.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with the first round of review to begin for applications received before 5 PM on May 13, 2024.