The Town of South Hadley seeks a Public Health Nurse Contractor.

This is a grant-funded position with a 1-year contract and opportunity to renew up to 3 years based on funding.

This position serves as the primary role for building public health nursing capacity within the three (3) communities of Chicopee, Holyoke, and South Hadley. This is an effort to regionalize public health coverage in the Chicopee, Holyoke, and South Hadley; those communities that are participating in the Public Health Excellence.

The Public Health Nurse is responsible for strategic planning, programming,
communicable disease surveillance, and investigation. The person who fills this position will require attention to detail, solid time management and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate and engage with a wide variety of community members and partners. The work hours for this position are flexible but may be outside of normal business hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The successful applicant will lead a public health initiative determined by the health departments in the three (3) communities. Duties may also include investigating, reporting, and analyzing incidences of communicable diseases, performing health screenings and vaccination programs; and providing education and developing policies through the analysis of evidence-based principles. Works in conjunction with community members and partners to identify and respond to public health needs within the three (3) communities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with 2 years’ experience in public health setting or any equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Current MA license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, and current MA Class D driver’s license required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

Knowledge: Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; knowledge of applicable laws, standards, and regulations relating to public health. Knowledge of epidemiology; knowledge of word processing, computer software.

Abilities: Ability to prepare, organize and maintain data, reports, and systems; ability to analyze complex situations, problems and data and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions. Ability to comprehend and present complex facts and relationships in detail and to summarize and write clearly, concisely, and professionally. Ability to produce or obtain graphs, charts, photographs or other evidence or exhibits. Ability to give presentations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, employees, supervisors; ability to maintain confidentiality where needed.

Skills: Cultural competency skills; clinical skills; research skills; written and verbal communication skills; skilled in using appropriate medical supplies and equipment.

CLOSING DATE: January 13, 2023, 5:00 PM

TO APPLY:
Email resume to:
shart @southhadleyma.gov

or mail to:

Attn: Sharon Hart, South Hadley Health Department, 116 Main Street, G1, South Hadley, MA 01075

Salary: $35.00-$45.00/hour - DOE/DOQ - 35-40 per week

The Town of South Hadley is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in South Hadley, MA 01075

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