PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II 2021
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general supervision, an
employee in this class supervises and participates in the performance of public
health nursing services for individuals and families in homes, schools,
clinics, institutions or other assigned areas. The incumbent will be
responsible for training and supervising Public Health Nurses I and, depending
on assignment, registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, and
other staff involved in the care of patients within an assigned bureau or program. Work is performed with considerable
independent initiative, but is subject to review by technical and
administrative supervisors through periodic reports and conferences. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL
WORK ACTIVITIES
Supervises, trains, schedules,
and coordinates the work of Public Health Nurses I and other staff members of
their assigned bureau or program;
Evaluates
performance of the assigned field and office staff through planned office
conferences, analysis of individual field reports, individual consultations and
on-the-job observation;
Prepares
and submits activity and statistical reports of work performed within the
assigned bureau or program;
Assists
in the organization and supervision of special surveys conducted within the bureau
or program;
Works on bureau or program
activities and grant deliverables;
Participates in community meetings and professional conferences to promote better
understanding of the functions of public health and public health nursing
programs in the community;
Participates in community-wide emergency public
health preparedness activities and public health responses to emergency events;
Participates in community public
health education and disease control programs;
Participates in county-wide surveys on
health programs;
Collaborates with outside departments
or agencies for assistance in public health programs;
May work
in the field in settings away from the office.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices
of public health nursing; thorough knowledge of the epidemiological approach to
the prevention and control of disease; good knowledge of the administrative
organization of public health procedures and social services within a community;
good knowledge and understanding of the physical behavior of individuals
throughout a normal life span; ability to instruct patients and personnel in
public health practices and procedures; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with patients from various educations, economic
and cultural backgrounds; ability to supervise staff members in a manner
conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and
maintain good public and interpersonal relations; ability to instruct personnel
and to demonstrate public health nursing techniques; ability to express oneself
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing; and, two (2) years of experience in nursing.
Notes:
Possession of a Master’s Degree
in Nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of experience in nursing.
Qualifying experience must
have been gained within the ten (10) year period immediately prior to the date
of application.
PROMOTIONAL
Either:
(a) Two
(2) years of permanent competitive status as a Public Health Nurse I or Public
Health Nurse I (Spanish Speaking); or,
(b) One
(1) year of permanent competitive status as a Public Health Nurse
Coordinator.
NECESSARY
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
At the
time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates must
possess a Professional Registered Nurse's License issued by the New York State
Education Department.
Candidate
must complete 15 hours of continuing education in public health and management
related topics approved by the New York State Department of Health within the
first year of employment.
At the
time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates will be
required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York
State.
Candidates must meet federal and New York State
employee health requirements, including but not limited to immunizations, for
the programs in which they are assigned.
R 7/15/16
Competitive