Details
10/02/2025
Public Health Nurse I, II, or III
Delaware Public Health District
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Job Title |
Public Health Nurse I, II, or III |
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Division |
Preventative Health Division |
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Immediate Supervisor |
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Salary Classification |
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FLSA |
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Pay Status |
PHN 1: Pay grade begins at $22.55/hour commensurate with experience. PHN 2: Pay grade begins at $27.05/hour commensurate with experience. PHN 3: Pay grade begins at $31.55/hour commensurate with experience. |
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Employment Status |
Full-time |
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Normal Working Hours |
POSITION TITLE: Public Health Nurse I, II, or III
Description: The Delaware Public Health District seeks a public health nurse to work in our Preventative Health Division. This position provides a wide array of public health nursing services focusing on prevention, including but not limited to disease investigations, home visiting, and case management. This is a unique chance to participate in true community engagement and provide a nursing perspective and level of support that allows you to demonstrate your best in your work each day.
The successful candidate will spend 50% of their time working with families in the complex medical help program to link individuals with special health care needs to a network of quality providers to receive comprehensive care and services. The remaining 50% of their time will be dedicated to infectious disease prevention, surveillance, and investigation – working with individuals and the community to lesson the impact of disease.
A valid drivers’ license and license to practice nursing is required.
Typical Qualifications:
PHN 1: Current RN license required. Ability to receive Bachelor's degree in Nursing or other health related field within 3 years of date of hire required. Less than 1 year relevant experience required.
PHN 2: Current RN license and Bachelor's degree in Nursing or other health related field required. 1-3 years relevant experience required.
PHN 3: Current RN license and Bachelor's degree in Nursing or other health related field required. 3+ years of public health experience required.
Salary and Benefits
PHN 1: Pay grade begins at $22.55/hour commensurate with experience.
PHN 2: Pay grade begins at $27.05/hour commensurate with experience.
PHN 3: Pay grade begins at $31.55/hour commensurate with experience.
- Excellent paid leave (vacation, sick, personal), including 11 holidays and 20 hrs admin leave
- Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life, EAP and many wellness perks
- Exceptional Retirement package
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Volunteer Time Off
- Professional development and training
- Opportunities for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs for eligible workers
- Six weeks paid parental leave
- Opportunities for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs for eligible workers
- On site gym
Applicants may apply via agency website at www.delawarehealth.org/careers/
