Supervising PHN

This work involves responsibility for the provision of nursing services and supervision of nursing practice to assure safe, effective and efficient comprehensive nursing care in homes, clinics, schools and other community facilities. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Patient Services with leeway for the exercise of independent judgment. The incumbent supervises the work of assigned public health professional or auxiliary nursing staff. The incumbent does related work as required.

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of examination. All experience must be paid experience unless
otherwise noted. Either:
(a) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and two (2) years of experience as a nurse in a public or community setting after the issuance of the Registered Professional License; or
(b) A Master's Degree in Nursing and one (1) year of experience as indicated in (a) above.

The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience. You must complete all sections of the exam application. Failure to complete all sections of the application or leaving blanks in certain areas of the application may result in insufficient information to give you credit for education and experience. You are responsible for submitting all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.

Residency has been waived for this examination. Appointing authorities may give preference for appointment to residents of Clinton County who have been so for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the date of appointment. For Supervising Public Health Nurse Continuous Recruitment Exam

The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be used to fill present and future vacancies that may occur in Clinton County departments, towns, villages, school districts and the City of Plattsburgh.