Nurse Coordinator

City of Boston Residency Required

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

Job Description

Under direction of Head Nurse and/or Program management, plays a leadership role in the investigation and follow-up of communicable disease cases/outbreaks or other situations of public health concern. Performs and oversees communicable disease surveillance, prevention and control measures according to protocols for cases/outbreaks as assigned. In conjunction with other Division staff, identifies patterns of communicable diseases and related risk factors, and provides health education and outreach as needed for communicable disease prevention and control. This nursing leadership position ensures high quality nursing practice within the CDC Division, by overseeing clinical nursing activities and directing and evaluating the professional practice of nurses, according to established standards of care. This position is also expected to work with the nursing leadership to develop standard operating procedures and workflows for case and outbreak investigations and contact tracing efforts.

• Investigates and provides care and follow-up of contagious diseases including COVID-19. Vaccinates against contagious diseases including COVID-19.
• In conjunction with other Division staff, identifies patterns of communicable diseases and related risk factors, and provides health education and outreach as
• needed for communicable disease prevention and control.
• Assists with development of data collections tools and ensures complete and accurate collection of data.
• Supervises subordinates as required. Assists in orientation of new staff, program visitors and in staff development programs.
• Identifies or develops resources as needed for case or outbreak follow-up.
• Provides nursing support for CDC Division activities, including vaccine and other clinics or other projects or activities as needed.
• Provides nursing services at the TB Clinic, including phlebotomy, patient assessment, patient/family/significant other education, medication monitoring, and skin testing.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives as requested and acts as clinical back-up for special projects.
• Participates in staff conferences, research activities, meetings with community based or other agencies as requested.
• Plays a key role in communicable disease related epidemiologic activities.
• Plays a key role in providing education and outreach on communicable disease issues to health care providers, agencies, and community groups throughout the
• city. Acts as a resource on communicable disease related issues for division staff, providers, and community groups.
• Collaborates with others throughout the Division to ensure public health preparedness for bioterrorism and other communicable diseases. May be required to perform duties of other CD or TB nurses.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• RN licensed in MA
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required (10 or more years of relevant clinical experience may substitute for bachelor's degree)
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Education, or Public Health preferred
• 3-5 years Public Health experience required
• Prior communicable disease experience preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills required.
• Strong assessment, planning, evaluation and intervention skills. Excellent teaching and counseling abilities and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out responsibilities in the home, community, clinic, school, and/or in group multicultural settings. Demonstrated leadership and
• organizational abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
• Prior phlebotomy experience preferred or willingness to learn.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Creole, or Asian language) preferred.
• Valid Mass. drivers license and daily access to working automobile.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
• Commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues.

Additional Information

• City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
• A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
• Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
• Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
• The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
• The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.

Shift

40 hrs/week 9-5:30 or alternate shift as determined by the division.

Pay Range

$1,349.00 - $1,993.09/Weekly

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