Public Health Nurse I: Field & Community Care

Department of Marine Resources; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Bangor is seeking a Public Health Nurse I to provide nursing care for new and expectant families, older adults, and individuals with communicable diseases. This full-time position offers a hybrid work arrangement with some travel within the assigned district and requires daily field visits under supervision.

You will perform care planning, home visits, clinic support, and collaboration with internal and external partners to achieve positive

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing.
• Preferred: experience in maternal child health and/or infectious disease nursing.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to individuals and families through assessment, care planning, and referrals.
• Observe home environments to identify health problems and at-risk behavior.
• Document assessments and interventions in medical records with standard software practices.
• Coordinate client care with hospitals, medical providers, schools, and social services to ensure accessible services.
• Support Division goals and maintain evidence-based nursing practice.
• Attend regular staff meetings and provide updates and case reviews as needed.

Skills

RN licensure

Public health nursing

Home visits

Collaboration

Education

RN License

Job description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Bangor is seeking a Public Health Nurse I to provide nursing care for new and expectant families, older adults, and individuals with communicable diseases. This full-time position offers a hybrid work arrangement with some travel within the assigned district and requires daily field visits under supervision.

You will perform care planning, home visits, clinic support, and collaboration with internal and external partners to achieve positive