PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I

3 weeks ago


VT United States State of Vermont Full time
Overview

The Vermont Department of Health White River Junction District Office has a dynamic opportunity for an enthusiastic and organized registered nurse who is passionate about improving community health. The right candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of nurses, nutritionists, and public health specialists to make a difference in the health and well-being of communities in the Upper valley of Vermont (southern Orange and northern Windsor Counties).

Our Registered Nurses work in a variety of community health areas; primary programmatic content of focus for the right candidate will be: School Health. The candidate will also be required to provide support to our Immunization Program, Epidemiology work, Emergency Preparedness planning and Family and Child Health programming.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Serving as a local resource to school nurses and administrators, helping plan activities that utilize Medicaid reinvestment funds and providing technical expertise to support school wellness.

2. Develop and maintain internal and external collaboration, communication, and partnerships to further the goals of the VT Department of Health to include, but not limited to, developing and presenting public health topics to internal and external partners.

3. On occasion may be asked to do case investigations for infectious disease surveillance and/or immunizations if the public health need arises

4. Competence in clinical skills such as venipunctures, tuberculin skin testing and vaccinations.

* Starting rate may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

DIVISION OF LOCAL HEALTH - WHO WE ARE:

The Division of Local Health's vision and mission is to preserve and improve the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters and healthy communities. To this end, the Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person's strength, assets, and values. The Division of Local Health is committed to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices as we work towards the elimination of health and health care disparities.

TELEWORK:

The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.

MISSION & VISION:

The Department of Health's mission is to protect and promote the best health of all Vermonters. Our vision is healthy Vermonters living in healthy communities. Our goals are:

* Effective and integrated public health programs.
* Communities with the capacity to respond to public health needs.
* Internal systems that provide consistent and responsive support.
* A competent and valued workforce that is supported in promoting and protecting the public's health.
* A public health system that is understood and valued by Vermonters.
* Health equity for all Vermonters.

CULTURE & VALUES:

The Department of Health's culture is one in which our success and our workplace culture are interdependent. Our culture is driven by a passion for the mission. We are committed to these values:

* Creativity, innovation, and calculated risk-taking.
* Open and transparent leadership.
* Staff expertise, autonomy, and excellence.
* Professional growth through individual development plans, special projects, and opportunities to stretch.
* Wellness and work-life balance.

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