Public Health Nurse
Schenectady, New York
Posted Oct 29
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most New York staff postingsNew York staff postings that state pay run $62k/yr to $143k/yr, the middle half $80k/yr to $117k/yr, across 2,358 postings.
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Public Health is a specialty you move into. Counties hire at entry grades; a BSN is often preferred.
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Company Overview
A career with Schenectady County is more than just a job it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing professionally. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, retirement plans, generous paid time off, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive, team-oriented work environment. Join a workplace where your contributions are valued, your career can thrive, and your work helps strengthen the community every day.
Overview
This rewarding role focuses on improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and children throughout our community. Responsibilities include assessing health needs, developing individualized plans of care, implementing nursing interventions, providing ongoing care, and regularly evaluating patient progress. Public Health Nurses may also have the opportunity to plan, develop, oversee, and evaluate specialized public health programs that make a meaningful impact across Schenectady County.
Flexible Work Option: After successfully completing six months of employment , employees may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule , with remote work opportunities available based on operational needs and supervisory approval.
If you're passionate about community health and making a difference, we'd love to have you on our team!
Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications to be considered:
A. Bachelor Degree in Nursing awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U. S. Department of Education/U. S. Secretary of Education to grant degrees in Nursing.
Special
Requirements
License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment and must maintain such license throughout employment
License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment and must maintain such license throughout employment
How to Apply
Apply online at mycivilservice.schenectadycounty.com.
Pay: $64,479.00 - $76,379.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
What's around it?
Schenectady, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Household income
- $58,399/yr, all local households, not nurse pay