EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Public Health Nurse (Full Time)- Princeton Health Department, SALARY RANGE: $ 64,000 - $92,000 JOB DESCRIPTION: Under direction of the Health Officer, oversees the specialized Public Health Nursing Service work in Princeton. Plans, organizes, and implements the approved Public Health Nursing Service in the community. Will use knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences to promote and protect the health of populations through the performance of core public health functions and the delivery of the "10 essential public health services" at N.J.A.C. 8:52-3.2(a)1 through 10 along with N.J.A.C. 8:52-7.2.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED
(posted on 031725)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED
- Coordinates the Public Health Nursing Service with other activities of the health department
- Refers cases for other needed medical, social, or mental health services
- Gathers and disseminates public health information to community stakeholders, medical professionals, and the public
- Meets with groups and agencies engaged in public health activities while focusing on collaboration
- Coordinates aid to physicians in public health programs throughout Princeton
- Establishes and maintains essential records and files, including electronic health records
- Keeps current with changing trends in public health nursing and disease surveillance
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Public Health Nursing Science approved by the National League of Nursing
- Applicants must possess a current, valid as a registered professional nurse in the State of New Jersey
- New Jersey Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor Licensure a plus
- Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position
- Must satisfy employer paid physical, drug screen and criminal background check
- NJ residency required by N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70)
- Pursuant to Federal Law, proof of US Citizenship or immigration status will be required upon hire
(posted on 031725)
Public Health Nurse (Part Time)- Flexible Hours/Up to 25 hrs/week, The Township of East Hanover is seeking a part-time Public Health Nurse to be a part of our Public Health Nursing Division. The successful candidate shall be able to administer core public health functions as defined and the delivery of the “10 essential public health services,” as set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:52-3.2(a) 1 through 10.
Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and hold a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing. Excellent communication and computer skills are required to meet the demands of an automated Health Department. Interested candidates shall send a cover letter and resume to:
Township of East Hanover, Department of Health & Human Services
411 Ridgedale Ave
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Att: Carlo DiLizia, Director/Health Officer
carlod@easthanovertownship.com
(posted031225)
Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and hold a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing. Excellent communication and computer skills are required to meet the demands of an automated Health Department. Interested candidates shall send a cover letter and resume to:
Township of East Hanover, Department of Health & Human Services
411 Ridgedale Ave
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Att: Carlo DiLizia, Director/Health Officer
carlod@easthanovertownship.com
(posted031225)
Nursing Consultant (FT) - The Department of Health has a career opportunity for qualified candidates for the following position:Location: 135 E. State Street Trenton, NJ 08625
The Communicable Disease Service is seeking a Nurse Consultant to serve as the Hepatitis C Virus Nurse Coordinator (HCVNC) to conduct hepatitis C surveillance and outbreak response and strengthen partnerships for linking patients to care services. This position also oversees the nursing provider unit, needed for professional education activities.
Responsible for reviewing hepatitis C reports, monitors surveillance data and identifies clusters or potential outbreaks, coordinates outbreak response, and provides subject matter expertise for hepatitis C transmission and outbreaks in healthcare settings. This position coordinates with other divisions within NJDOH, other healthcare and public health partners, and provides clinical expertise to CDS staff related to other reportable disease investigations. This position is responsible for ensuring that CDC hepatitis C grant deliverables are met. This position also provides leadership for the CDS nursing provider unit, which offers professional education programs for nurses throughout the state.
Critical functions of this position include: consultation and technical assistance on hepatitis C investigations and outbreak response; developing hepatitis C resources and training materials for healthcare and public health partners; collaboration with state agencies to improve case detection, identify co-infections, and to develop strategies to increase access to care and reduce new infections; serving as a liaison with external healthcare and federal partners; providing leadership for the CDS nursing provider unit, including overseeing the provision of professional education for nurses and the authorized provider approval process; preparing applications and reports for federal grants to support hepatitis C surveillance in NJ; responding to internal and external data and information requests regarding hepatitis C; and providing clinical expertise for other reportable disease investigations and response. This position maintains readiness to respond to communicable disease outbreaks, including providing after-hours coverage as requested.
The ideal candidate will have experience with conducting communicable disease investigations, that include clinical case ascertainment and surveillance; and demonstrated experience collaborating with federal, state, and local partners to address infectious disease transmission and prevention.
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related health field and a Master’s degree with a major course of study in Nursing Supervision, Administration, Public Health, Medical Care, Nursing, Health Education, or related health field.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required Bachelor's degree but possess an Associates degree in Nursing or graduated from an accredited School of Nursing may substitute two (2) years of additional clinical nursing experience as indicated.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required Master's degree may substitute one (1) year of additional clinical nursing experience as indicated.
EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care, long-term or community-based setting.
LICENSE: Current registration as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
for more details please visit https://njservices.service-now.com/ats_applicant?id=job_desc&job_id=cacd5d581b7296d0032d63d0604bcb5c
(posted on 010325)
The Communicable Disease Service is seeking a Nurse Consultant to serve as the Hepatitis C Virus Nurse Coordinator (HCVNC) to conduct hepatitis C surveillance and outbreak response and strengthen partnerships for linking patients to care services. This position also oversees the nursing provider unit, needed for professional education activities.
Responsible for reviewing hepatitis C reports, monitors surveillance data and identifies clusters or potential outbreaks, coordinates outbreak response, and provides subject matter expertise for hepatitis C transmission and outbreaks in healthcare settings. This position coordinates with other divisions within NJDOH, other healthcare and public health partners, and provides clinical expertise to CDS staff related to other reportable disease investigations. This position is responsible for ensuring that CDC hepatitis C grant deliverables are met. This position also provides leadership for the CDS nursing provider unit, which offers professional education programs for nurses throughout the state.
Critical functions of this position include: consultation and technical assistance on hepatitis C investigations and outbreak response; developing hepatitis C resources and training materials for healthcare and public health partners; collaboration with state agencies to improve case detection, identify co-infections, and to develop strategies to increase access to care and reduce new infections; serving as a liaison with external healthcare and federal partners; providing leadership for the CDS nursing provider unit, including overseeing the provision of professional education for nurses and the authorized provider approval process; preparing applications and reports for federal grants to support hepatitis C surveillance in NJ; responding to internal and external data and information requests regarding hepatitis C; and providing clinical expertise for other reportable disease investigations and response. This position maintains readiness to respond to communicable disease outbreaks, including providing after-hours coverage as requested.
The ideal candidate will have experience with conducting communicable disease investigations, that include clinical case ascertainment and surveillance; and demonstrated experience collaborating with federal, state, and local partners to address infectious disease transmission and prevention.
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related health field and a Master’s degree with a major course of study in Nursing Supervision, Administration, Public Health, Medical Care, Nursing, Health Education, or related health field.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required Bachelor's degree but possess an Associates degree in Nursing or graduated from an accredited School of Nursing may substitute two (2) years of additional clinical nursing experience as indicated.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required Master's degree may substitute one (1) year of additional clinical nursing experience as indicated.
EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care, long-term or community-based setting.
LICENSE: Current registration as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
for more details please visit https://njservices.service-now.com/ats_applicant?id=job_desc&job_id=cacd5d581b7296d0032d63d0604bcb5c
(posted on 010325)
Bachelor’s Nurse, Public Health Nurse (PT) – The Township of West Caldwell is seeking part-time Bachelor’s Nurse to perform public health nursing duties, approx. 16- 22 hours per week. The applicant must hold a valid NJ Registered Nurse license. A minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a public health field or working under the close supervision of a licensed Public Health Nurse is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is preferred. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via mail, fax, or email to: William Wallace, Health Officer, Township of West Caldwell, 30 Clinton Rd., West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Fax: (973) 226-2396; Email: bwallace@westcaldwell.com Please no telephone inquiries.
(posted 111224)
(posted 111224)
