Public Health Nurse I - New Grads Welcome
Core
Provide nursing care to new/expecting parents, older adults, and individuals with tuberculosis or latent tuberculosis through home visits, care planning, and community health support.
Role type
Public Health Nurse I (New Grad)
Builds
Maternal and child health support, communicable disease control, and population health services for Maine residents.
Domain
Public Health / Nursing
Required skills
Nursing process application, health assessment, care plan development, home/field visit coordination, resource coordination, medical documentation, evidence-based practice
Preferred skills
Maternal child health experience, infectious disease nursing experience, public health program knowledge
Technologies
Medical record software
Responsibilities
Conduct home and field visits to observe environments and identify health risks; develop and implement care plans for assigned clients; coordinate with hospitals, schools, and social services; document assessments and interventions; participate in staff meetings and mandatory trainings; provide reports and case reviews to supervisors.
Seniority
Entry-level, limited supervision