Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Shift - Coram
Suffolk County, New York · Coram · $67,260 (stated in the posting)
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Bureau of Chest Diseases.Shift:
Monday-Friday
8:30-am-4:30pm
The Bureau of Chest Diseases is charged with prevention and control of tuberculosis (TB) in Suffolk County.
The Bureau RNs are responsible for case investigation and management for persons with suspected or confirmed TB disease, including:
Interview of patients
Communication with patients and their families to encourage treatment adherence and address barriers to treatment
Communication with providers and hospitals to ensure appropriate patient management and facilitate smooth transitions of care
Conduction of field contact investigations
The bureau RNs provide intensive case management to patients until their completion of TB treatment (at least 6-9 months of medication, administered via directly observed therapy).
Benefits For You Now And Your Future
Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pension
Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
Starting Salary: $67,260
Shift:
Monday-Friday
8:30-am-4:30pm
*Position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
**Sponsorship is not available for this role
Minimum Qualifications:
Professional Registered Nurse’s License issued by NYSED,
Associates Degree in Nursing
Note: No prior TB experience is necessary for this position; training will be provided.
Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
- Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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