Public Health Nurse

Town of Sharon; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Sharon is seeking a part-time Public Health Nurse. This role involves providing nursing services and public health education within the community, managing vaccination services, and collaborating with various organizations on health initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and possess relevant public health experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of public health-related experience.
• Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure required.
• CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides health-related education and consultation services.
• Manages local vaccination services and coordinates clinics.
• Researches and applies for grant opportunities.

Skills

Public health education

Community consultation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

The Town of Sharon is accepting applications for the part-time, non-benefitted (19 hours/week) position of Public Health Nurse. The successful candidate will provide professional public health nursing services and public health education within the community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides health-related education and professional consultation services for the general public including individuals, families, health care providers and community groups. Researches, writes, and distributes materials; develops and conducts programs; attends and advises at meetings; promotes community safety.
• Investigates, tracks, and reports on communicable diseases, health trends, medications, and other data in accordance with regulations and protocols.
• Manages local vaccination services. Plans and promotes clinics; orders, tracks, and ensures safe handling of products; administers vaccines; coordinates with medical providers; tracks and reports data; complies with related regulations and protocols.
• Coordinates and administers public health screenings. Checks and educates clients on blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and other health indicators; communicates with medical providers; maintains confidentiality as required by law.
• Collaborates with public safety, human services, schools, health agents, officials, and medical providers on issues, initiatives, and cases impacting health and safety of the community such as epidemics, pandemics, mental health crisis, hoarding, homelessness, and addiction.
• Participates in emergency preparedness; remains aware and advises others of local, regional, and federal programs; coordinates services as needed.
• Researches and applies for grant opportunities; manages grant funding and applications to support funding levels for public health initiatives.
• Inspects and advises sites for a variety of children’s programs including day care facilities, nursing homes and pre-schools. Inspects and issues permits for camps for children in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations, and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in nursing plus 1 – 3 years of public health related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience. Class D driver’s license and current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure required. CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed certification preferred. FEMA courses ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 preferred.

Starting Salary: $39.40 per hour, annualized to $38,930, with annual increases

How to Apply/Deadline:Click on Apply Now(preferred) or send cover letter and resume to Town Administrator’s Office, Sharon Town Offices, 90 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067; or email cover letter and resume in a single PDF to [e-mail].

Applications received by Monday, June 30, 2025 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.