Public Health Nurse II

State of Maine; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks of vacation leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Bangor, Maine, seeks a Senior Public Health Nurse to deliver direct nursing services, with responsibilities spanning care planning, home and field visits, clinics, and collaboration with hospitals, schools, and community agencies. The role includes senior administrative duties such as orientation, training, and staff coordination.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent, and state RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing -OR- graduation from an accredited school of nursing and 2 years of professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse as issued by the State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process to individuals and families including health assessment, care plan development, implementation and evaluation, resource coordination, and/or referral to meet demonstrated health care needs.
• Plans, develop, and coordinates client care with hospitals, medical providers, schools, and social services agencies to ensure necessary services are delivered.
• Assesses need for health care clinics; and organizes and coordinates physicians, volunteers, providers, families, and community agencies to conduct health care clinics within communities.
• Observes family environment, identifies health problems or at-risk behavior, and contacts appropriate resources and agencies to respond to family and client needs.
• Teaches prevention and control measures of communicable and non-communicable diseases to provide information.
• Acts as team coordinator and collaborates with health professionals, social workers, community agencies, and volunteers to provide nursing services in community health programs, schools, conferences, and clinics.
• Plans and implements comprehensive orientation and training of new Public Health Nurses and acts as preceptor for nursing/medical students to assist in training and orienting employees and students.

Skills

Nursing process

Public health nursing

Clinic planning

Orientation & training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date:August 27, 2026

Closing Date:September 10, 2026

Job Class Code:4055

Grade:22 (Nurses)

Salary:$64,057.76 - $87,308.00

*This is inclusive of a 15% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number:02033-0551

Location: Bangor

*This position allows for up to 2-3 days per week of teleworking with management approval.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

This is professional services work in providing direct nursing services to individuals and families in an assigned geographic and programmatic area.Responsibilities include care planning and management, conducting home and field visits, conducting clinics and conferences,advisingand assisting civic groups on nursing and public health needs, and performing certain senior level administrative functions.This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I by its senior level administrative responsibilities for: (1) planning and implementing comprehensive orientation and training of new Public Health Nurses and acting as a preceptor for nursing/medical students; (2) planning, and coordinating staff meetings in cooperation with the supervisor; (3) planning and conducting caseload and record reviews according to established review procedures; (4) attending meetings and conferences as a representative of the supervisor when so delegated;and(5) being available to other unit staff when the supervisor is not available or when assigned for ongoing consultation and as a resource nurse.Work is performed under limited supervision.

You will also:

• Apply nursing process to individuals and families including health assessment, care plan development, implementation and evaluation, resource coordination, and/or referral to meet demonstrated health care needs.
• Plans, develop, and coordinates client care with hospitals, medical providers, schools, and social services agencies to ensure necessary services are delivered.
• Assesses need for health care clinics; and organizes and coordinates physicians, volunteers, providers, families, and community agencies to conduct health care clinics within communities.
• Observes family environment, identifies health problems or at-risk behavior, and contacts appropriate resources and agencies to respond to family and client needs.
• Teaches prevention and control measures of communicable and non-communicable diseases to provide information.
• Acts as team coordinator and collaborates with health professionals, social workers, community agencies, and volunteers to provide nursing services in community health programs, schools, conferences, and clinics.
• Plans and implements comprehensive orientation and training of new Public Health Nurses and acts as preceptor for nursing/medical students to assist in training and orienting employees and students.
• Assists supervisor in planning, organizing, and coordinating staff meetings and assists other nursing staff toprovide assistance.
• Plans and conduct caseload and record reviews of Public Health Nurses according to established review procedures to assist supervisor.
• Attends meetings and conferences and fills in for supervisors to provide continuity of operation.
• Collects data and prepares records, reports, and statistical information to assist in the appraisal and planning of immunization and disease control programs.

_Preferred candidates_will also have:

• Knowledge of public health programs, current nursing principles and practices, and nursing process.
• Knowledge of consultative techniques used in the field of public health nursing.
• Ability to organize and conduct clinics, conferences, and school health programs.
• Ability to plan and implement comprehensive orientation and training programs.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing -OR- graduation from an accredited school of nursing and 2 years of professional nursing experience.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:

(These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse as issued by the State Board of Nursing.

Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State’s population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—“Dirigo” or “I lead”—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce’s health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of