Public Health Nurse I Job at Suffolk County, Great River, NY

  • Suffolk County
  • Great River, NY

Job Description

Public Health Nurse I (STD Control)The Department of Health is currently seeking a Public Health Nurse I (STD Control), for their Great River location.Investigate sexually transmitted diseases (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia); report positive cases to NY State and notify partners of possible exposure. Work includes telephone contact and field visits to patients, providers, and contacts. The STD office provides educational trainings to community outreach groups and medical providers. We participate in health fairs, outreach projects (which may include testing) and local organizations/planning committees. Goal is to reduce morbidity of sexually transmitted disease through collaboration and teamwork with County Health Centers, private providers, and local organizations.Benefits for you now and your future:Health insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coveragePensionPaid time off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.Work-life balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.Note: The work shift for this role is 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday.Starting salary: $72,845.*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time.**Sponsorship is not available for this role.Minimum qualifications:Graduation from a NYS or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.Professional Registered Nurse's License, issued by the NYS Education Department, and a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS, or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.PHN I is a competitive, continuous recruitment position. If you are not in that title, but meet the minimum qualifications, you must also file a Civil Service application, along with the exam processing fee, and be placed on the Public Health Nurse I eligible list.Suffolk County's commitment to diversity, inclusion & equity:Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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