The Department of Health is currently seeking a Public Health Nurse IV in the Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control, for their Great River location. Key Elements Of The Role: Oversees the Bureau of Epidemiology of Disease Control, which is charged with preventing the occurrence and spread of communicable diseases in Suffolk County. Acts as the bureau chief responsible for overall supervision of bureau functions, including clinical and non-clinical aspects Oversees the bureau’s disease surveillance, investigation and control activities for over 70 reportable communicable diseases. This includes case and cluster investigation, contact investigation, and institution of outbreak control measures as needed. Develops policies and procedures for the bureau, in conjunction with the Director of Public Health Responds to calls from residents and healthcare facilities regarding communicable disease cases, suspected cases, and potential exposures. Provides guidance, referrals, and authorizes/ initiates post-exposure prophylaxis when indicated Provides guidance to camps, schools, health care organizations and the public regarding public health practices and disease control Takes weekend and overnight call on a rotating schedule to receive mandated disease reports from healthcare facilities and provide guidance regarding appropriate management Performs necessary office procedures for assigned cases, including research, records maintenance and report preparation and submission Makes visits to residents for public health disease control purposes (e.g. screening, education, administration of vaccine and /or medications to prevent transmission of disease) Participates in community-wide emergency public health preparedness activities and public health response to emergency events Participates in staff meetings and regional conferences to aid in the professional growth and development of public health programs May work in the field in settings away from the office Participates in community public health education and disease control programs Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid 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 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday Salary Range: $80,936 - $134,467, per year, commensurate with experience *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time **Sponsorship is not available for this role MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a health related field and six (6) years of nursing experience, at least four (4) years of which must have been served in an administrative or supervisory capacity. 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. This Role Is A Provisional Appointment A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs 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. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.

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24 Mar, 2022

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