Public Health Nurse Job at TOWN OF CANTON (Canton)

Public Health Nurse

TOWN OF CANTON

Location:
United States , Canton

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

42.22 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Position includes, but is not limited to promoting and protecting the health of and preventing disease in the Town's population, performing highly responsible professional nursing duties in a variety of public health programs, observing and evaluating the physical and emotional conditions of patients, conducting investigations of communicable diseases, and making home visits.

Job Responsibility:

Promoting and protecting the health of and preventing disease in the Town's population
Performing highly responsible professional nursing duties in a variety of public health programs
Observing and evaluating the physical and emotional conditions of patients
Conducting investigations of communicable diseases
Making home visits
Collaborates with Town departments including but not limited to Council on Aging and Schools in developing needs assessments
Administers prescribed medications, immunizations and TB screenings and educates clients on doses, mechanism of action, interactions and potential side effects
Monitors clients for adverse reactions and responds according to established standards of care
Coordinates programs, services and other activities to promote wellness, prevent disease, including planning, scheduling and overseeing the annual health fair, safety fair and influenza vaccination clinics throughout Town
Trains and supervises all public health nursing staff and volunteers to assigned roles
Monitors state communicable disease information system (MAVEN), and conducts investigations in accordance with state laws and regulations
Conducts isolation and quarantine as necessary to protect community at large
Maintains variety of files, documents and data systems
Prepares, maintains and updates client records, vendor invoices, billing statements, including billing for vaccines, supplies, reports
Remains compliant with HIPAA/state laws and regulations
Develops programs that support individual and community health effort, including planning, scheduling and conducting health clinics, health fairs, home visits, telephone consults, emergency preparedness trainings, exercises and drills
Evaluates referral information to determine clients' needs, including conducting physical assessment and interview to determine past and future health concerns
Updates Massachusetts Immunization Registry, which requires entry of immunizations into database within seven days of vaccination
Interprets and applies various public health laws and regulations
Performs camp inspections
Meets with camp directors throughout year to instruct them regarding statutory and regulatory requirements
Consults with camp administrators
Inspects camps
Develops and seeks funding for health programs for Town residents
Is an active member of the Canton MRC (Medical Reserve Corps)
Is trained in and familiar with NIMS 700, ICS 100 through 300, and is familiar with EDS (Emergency Dispensing Site) and Emergency Preparedness planning, exercises and drills

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from accredited institution required and from one to up to three years of experience in public or community health nursing or a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience
Current license to practice as registered professional nurse in Commonwealth of Massachusetts, immunization record and proof of immunizations, driver's license and CPR certification required
Knowledge of current nursing and public health nursing principles, practices and procedures
Knowledge of drug and immunization dosages, mechanisms of action, interactions and adverse side effects
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
Knowledge of social media and virtual collaboration environments
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to interpret and apply regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to be self-motivated, flexible and able to effectively prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to learn and utilize department specific computer programs
Math skills
Cultural competency, interpersonal, organizational, time management and listening skills

What we offer:

Benefits-eligible position
with room for growth

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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Public Health Nurse

TOWN OF CANTON

Location:
United States , Canton

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2026

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