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Reporting to the Director of Public Health for the Town of Burlington, the Public Health Nurse is responsible for carrying out public health nursing functions for the Tri-Ton Coalition, an inter-municipal shared services program serving the Towns of Burlington, Lexington, and Wilmington.

Essential functions include, but are limited to:

Creating, promoting, and implementing public health clinics and educational programs;
Conducting trainings such as Stop the Bleed, Narcan Training, etc.;
Assisting at vaccination clinics and administering immunizations;
Assist in developing public health and wellness initiatives to address and prevent disease.
Conducting communicable disease investigations using the MA Virtual Epidemiological Network (MAVEN);
Working with municipalities on specific programs formed in response to the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund (ORRF);
Providing case management as needed;
Other duties which relate to public health nursing.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or ability to obtain, current licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse, current certification in CPR, a valid driver’s license, and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience. Experience in program planning, community nursing, and health education, along with knowledge of public health laws is desirable. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

This is a part time, grant funded position expected to run through June, 2027 with potential to expand beyond that. Starting salary is $45.00 per hour with a maximum of 19 hours per week.

Position will remain open until filled.

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