POSITION:                              Public Health Nurse—Per Diem

DEPARTMENT:                     Community Health

HOURS WORKED:               Varied, as needed

AFFILIATION:                       Unaffiliated

WAGE:                                    $32.31 hour

PRIMARY DUTIES

The public health nurse works closely with staff and community partners to prevent, promote and protect the health of the citizens of the Greater Nashua Region through community outreach, education, collaboration and health services.  The per diem public health nurse serves clients in our child and adult immunization clinics and STD/HIV/HCV walk-in clinics. Outreach services are also provided in the community through our public health mobile van.  Primary duties include, but are not limited to;

·         Vaccine administration and education

·         Lead testing and education

·         Sexual health education and STD/HIV/HCV disease counseling and testing

·         Syringe services for harm reduction

The per diem nurse may also assist with communicable disease investigation, emergency preparedness, home visits for various programs and other public health initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be licensed as a registered nurse in the State of New Hampshire and maintain current CPR Certification; 3 years nursing/ public health experience preferred; BSN preferred; experience with sexual health and immunizations preferred; bilingual skills in English/Spanish preferred.  Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Hours are varied but primarily afternoon/evening clinic hour coverage and evening and weekend event coverage.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit cover letter, application, resume, and three professional references at:  http://applitrack.com/nashua/onlineapp/

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – Recruiting practices shall be consistent with State and Federal Law (11/5/2019)