Job Summary
The Public Health Nurse is responsible for overseeing the monitoring of communicable diseases, coordinating vaccination initiatives, and delivering health education to community members. Additionally, the role includes performing clinical duties, conducting safety evaluations, and being involved in the planning for emergency responses.
Responsibilities
- Manage surveillance of communicable diseases.
- Coordinate immunization programs.
- Provide health education and resources to the community.
- Execute clinical functions as necessary.
- Conduct assessments focused on safety.
- Participate in the planning for emergency preparedness.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse licensed in Massachusetts.
- Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Current CPR certification is required.
Cape Cod Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
