Public Health Nurse IV

An employee in this class acts as chief of the assigned bureau or program and is responsible for its overall functions, including both clinical and non-clinical aspects. The employee is responsible for the overall evaluation, monitoring, and work to improve the quality of public health and home health programs. The employee is responsible for the training and supervision of Public Health Nurses III and other staff within the bureau or program. Work requires considerable independent judgment and initiative, and is reviewed by a Division Director or a designee of the Department of Health Services through conferences, review of reports and observation. Does related work as required.

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master’s Degree * in Nursing, Public Health, or a health related field, and;
Either:
(a) One
(1) year of permanent competitive status as a Public Health Nurse III; or, (b) Two
(2) years of permanent competitive status as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner; or, (c) Three
(3) years of permanent competitive status as a Public Health Nurse II. Provisional time immediately preceding a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited. *Please attach to the application a copy of your college transcript(s) which must have your name, college name and date of graduation printed on it by the institution. Grade reports, incomplete transcripts and other similar documents are unacceptable. Necessary Special Requirements At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates must possess a Professional Registered Nurse's License issued by the New York State Education Department. Candidate must complete 15 hours of continuing education in public health and management related topics approved by the New York State Department of Health within the first year of employment. At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Candidates must meet federal and New York State employee health requirements, including but not limited to immunizations, for the programs in which they are assigned.

The written test will cover
knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Educating and interacting with the public; 2. Preparing written material; 3. Understanding and interpreting written material; 4. Administrative supervision; 5. Administration.