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TOWN OF CANTON

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United States , Canton

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Nursing

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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:

  • Promotes and protects the health of and prevents disease in the Town’s population
  • Performs highly responsible professional nursing duties in a variety of public health programs
  • Observes and evaluates the physical and emotional conditions of patients
  • Conducts investigations of communicable diseases
  • Makes home visits
  • Collaborates with Town departments including Council on Aging and Schools in developing needs assessments
  • Administers prescribed medications, immunizations and TB screenings and educates clients
  • Monitors clients for adverse reactions
  • Coordinates programs, services and other activities to promote wellness, prevent disease
  • Plans, schedules and oversees the annual health fair, safety fair and influenza vaccination clinics
  • Trains and supervises all public health nursing staff and volunteers
  • Monitors state communicable disease information system (MAVEN), and conducts investigations
  • Conducts isolation and quarantine as necessary
  • Maintains variety of files, documents and data systems
  • Prepares, maintains and updates client records, vendor invoices, billing statements
  • Develops programs that support individual and community health effort
  • Plans, schedules and conducts health clinics, health fairs, home visits, telephone consults, emergency preparedness trainings, exercises and drills
  • Evaluates referral information to determine clients’ needs
  • Conducts physical assessment and interview
  • Updates Massachusetts Immunization Registry
  • Interprets and applies various public health laws and regulations
  • Performs camp inspections
  • Meets with camp directors
  • 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
  • One to three years of experience in public or community health nursing or a related field
  • Current license to practice as registered professional nurse in Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Immunization record and proof of immunizations
  • Driver’s license
  • CPR certification
  • 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
  • Room for growth

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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