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*Please note that there is an existing eligible list for this position. By law, the eligible list must be used when hiring an individual for this position. The Personnel Department will not accept applications for this position at this time.
JOB VACANCY: Public Health Nurse (Permanent/Provisional, Full-Time, Benefited, Competitive Class) (Assigned as needed throughout Ulster County) LOCATION: Ulster County Public Health Department SALARY: $25.86 Per Hour / Grade 15 FILL DATE: 3/16/2010 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class assesses the need for, plans, provides, coordinates and evaluates professional nursing care and instruction to clients of the Ulster County Health Department. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Supervising Public Health Nurse. Assignments are received in the form of referrals from physicians, family members, hospitals, the patient or other community agencies. Within each assignment, wide leeway is allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in technical details. Supervision is exercised over the work of Registered Nurses, Home Health Aides and students. Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the current principles, practices and techniques of public health nursing; good knowledge of community resources available to patients and of the administrative organization of community facilities; skill in the application of current nursing procedures and techniques of patient care; ability to plan and coordinate nursing care for individuals, families and groups; ability to train and supervise nursing and auxiliary personnel; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and function effectively as a member of a treatment team; ability to accept and utilize professional guidance and to follow oral and written directions; ability to prepare reports and correspondence; ability to keep clear and accurate records; ability to perform duties in accordance with the ANA Code for professional nurses; ability to communicate effectively; sound professional judgment; accuracy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
from a regionally accredited or
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check. This position will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form. Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.
CONTACT: For further information on this position, please contact: Dr. Lamar Hasbrouck, Public Health Director, Health Department, 300 Flatbush Ave., Kingston, NY 12401
If college or university education is indicated; transcripts are required and should be attached to all applications received. A candidate lacking the required transcripts will receive a conditional approval pending the receipt of transcripts.
*Please note that all Civil Service Laws and Rules apply.
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