Public Health Nurse
Location: Springfield Vermont
Description: State of Vermont is at present recruited Public Health Nurse right now, this occupation will be placed in Vermont. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Public Health nursing is a synthesis of nursing education and social and public health sciences designed to promote and protect the health of individuals, families, and populations. Assessment and analysis of health status is supplemented by health promotion, health maintenance, health education, service coordination, and continuity of care activities in accordance with group or individual needs. The Public Health Nurse develops essential and holistic public health services based on the core functions of assessment, policy development and assurance. Particular emphasis is pla! ced on working with communities to develop and implement emerg! ency preparedness measures to respond to potential bioterrorism events as well as natural disasters. This level differs from lower level nursing classes in its breadth of programmatic involvement, in its focus primarily on populations or groups, and in its delivery of services in a wide variety of clinical, school and community settings. Incumbents are assigned to local offices and perform their duties with significant independence under the general supervision of a Public Health Nurse III or the District Director. All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation.
To view the full job specification for this position, please visit the DHR Job Specifications page.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
! Experience: None.
Note: College seniors in the final semester of a BSN program will be considered for this position. Graduation from the BSN program must occur prior to hire and continued employment will be contingent on the employee passing the Nursing Licensure Exam (NCLEX).
OR
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing supplemented by a Bachelor's degree, preferably in the social sciences or humanities.
Experience: One year as a registered nurse in a community health setting or two years as a registered nurse in a hospital, clinic, school or physician's office which has included a significant component of obstetric, infant, or pediatric preventive practice.
Special Requirement: Must either possess an active license as a Registered Professional Nurse or be eligible for a temporary license and be eligible to practice in Vermont.
NOTE: A new graduate who has not yet taken the Nursing Licensure Ex! am (NCLEX) must provide a letter acknowledging proper application and f! ee for NCLEX.
Note: A community health setting includes Health Departments, VNA, Home Health Agencies, Occupational Health Nursing, or School Nursing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
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If you were! eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to State of Vermont.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:32:17 GMT
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