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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Maternal Child Health, Public Health

Health and Human Services Department

The Public Health division is seeking a dedicated, professional Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Maternal Child Health team. These positions are full-time, project positions, housed within the Public Health Division.

Job duties include:\ Working with a team of nurses to provide new and expecting mothers in the greater Portland community access to appropriate health care and support through home visits. These home visits ensure that mothers and fathers have all the information, education and support needed including new Mainers and people from other vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. During hours when patients are not being seen, nurses will coordinate referrals, provide case management, perform telephone intakes and triage, and access community healthcare resources. May also be engaged in education for staff and community partners on best public health practice, data collection and reporting, and outreach.

Requirements:

• Flexibility, creativity, and decision making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Ability to work a full time position (37.5 hours per week, varied schedule- primarily office hours), Monday - Friday.
• BSN required
• At least one year experience as a Registered Nurse required
• Experience in maternal health preferred.
• Successful candidates will exhibit excellent organizational, clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Applications accepted until 05/10/2024

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

\ Salary & Benefits:

\ This is a union position, CEBA - Grade 16M, \$29.88-\$32.32

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.\ City benefits include:

- - Thirteen paid holidays

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If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov

\ The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.\ Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.\ We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.