OTSEGO COUNTY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY: <br> DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH <br> Community Health Nurse <br> $56,351 - $65,451/yr <br> EOE <p>

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional position which involves assessment of the health needs and the development of a plan of care for individuals and families in the community and clinics. The Community Health Nurse (CHN) is responsible for the initial implementation of the patient's plan of care and providing on-going case management and reassessment. The CHN works under the direction of a Supervising Community Health Nurse. The CHN may supervise subordinate staff. <br>

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of current community health nursing practice; working knowledge of the community organizations and agencies; skill in the application of current nursing procedures and techniques of patient care; ability to plan and coordinate services for individuals and families and supervise nursing personnel assigned to assist with this care; ability to communicate effectively; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; ability to accept and utilize guidance; ability to perform duties in accordance with American Nurses Association Code for Professional Nurses; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. <p>

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and EITHER: <br> <li>(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor's degree in nursing, human services, or a health related field; OR <li>(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate's degree in the fields described in (a) and two years full-time paid experience or its part-time equivalent in Home Care. <p>

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid New York State Driver's License and acceptable driving record is required at the time of appointment. Incumbent must maintain such license for the duration of employment. All applicants must possess CPR certification. <p>

Applications are available at the Otsego County Personnel/Human Resources Office, 183 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 <br> or online at https://otsego-portal.mycivilservice.com/