Public Health Program Nurse

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing AND a license and current registration as a professional registered nurse in NYS AND four years of experience planning, evaluating, or administering health services or teaching in a health-related program; OR an Associate's degree in Nursing AND a license and current registration as a professional registered nurse in NYS AND six years of experience planning, evaluating, or administering health services or teaching in a health related program.  A Master's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of experience planning, evaluating, or administering health services or teaching in a health-related program.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with family health and/or chronic disease activities including maternal, child, and reproductive Public Health services; and prevention and control activities related to cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and/or asthma. Experience in oversight and evaluation of Public Health and preventive Health Programs, as well as promoting Public Health messages. Experience supervising professional staff. Experience managing multiple tasks, developing and delivering educational materials, coordinating training activities, and contributing on policy development. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Proficiency with computer-based software packages such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc

Responsibilities

The Public Health Program Nurse (PHPN) will work to improve the health of Central New York or Western New York communities in need by providing training, technical assistance, resources, guidance, and clinical direction on maternal, child, and reproductive health services to local health departments, community-based organizations, and other community partners within the region (14 counties in Central New York and 17 counties in Western New York).  The PHPN will monitor Public Health data, assist with the identification of Public Health issues, work on strategies to promote health equity programming, and evaluate activities implemented. The PHPN will facilitate enhanced collaboration and coordination between maternal, child health and chronic disease programs, providers, and other key stakeholders to improve health outcomes for infants, children, adolescents, and adults.  The PHPN will work to improve the health of communities in need by providing training, technical assistance, resources, guidance, and clinical direction on cancer prevention/screening/survivorship/peer education, diabetes activities, implementation of the Prevention Agenda and implementation of the Chronic Disease Action Plan to local health departments, community-based organizations, and other community partners.

Employee Benefits

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
• And so much more!

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

 

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access.

 

Health Research, Inc.'s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further Public Health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

 

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

 

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

 

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME