Title: Regional Public Health Nursing Professional (Eastern Massachusetts)

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: College of Nursing

Department: Dean - College of Nursing

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Summary

The Regional Public Health Nursing Professional (RPHNP) facilitates the preceptorship and clinical experiences for nursing students in the Eastern Massachusetts region, support Local Public Health (LPH) staff and Public Health Nurses (PHNs) in the planning and implementation of Foundational Public Health Service (FPHS) Programs, and acts as a subject matter expert in the Local Public Health Nursing Training Program. This role involves developing supportive systems for local public health organizations, leading classroom and clinical training, and providing clinical consultation and region-specific training. 

This position has an initial 2-year duration. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding.

Essential Functions

Facilitates preceptorships and clinical experiences for nursing students with health departments and other direct-service nursing professionals in their region, as described in the Program’s Scope of Services

Supports all LPH staff and Local PHNs with the planning and implementation of Foundational Public Health Service (FPHS) Programs.

Acts as a subject matter expert in the development of the tiers I, II, and III Local Public Health Nursing Training Program in collaboration with the OLRH and other members of the Program.

Develops systems of support for LPH by meeting with organizations and partners in the assigned region.

Leads the classroom training and clinical applied practice of the Local Public Health Nursing Training Program in the assigned region.

Performs at least forty site visits annually to health departments in the assigned region.

Provides all LPH staff and Local PHNs with clinical consultation as requested following the OLRH Clinical Consultation Policy.

Supports the development of Local PHNs throughout the assigned region with region specific trainings as needed.

Delivers the OLRH’s The Profession of Public Health Nursing presentation to BSN students in the assigned region and as assigned by the Public Health Nursing Program Manager.

Other Functions

Participate in curriculum evaluation and content updates as needed.

Participates in OLRH Special Topic Webinars to support and train LPH staff as needed.

Participates in special projects and initiatives assigned by the OLRH in emergent public health crisis.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Minimum of twelve (12) years of work experience as a RN, of which at least five (5) years is Public Health Nurse (PHN) experience at a Massachusetts local, regional, or state health department.

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Additional Details

This is a two year term position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an indoor university environment and involves lifting and transporting materials or equipment and general physical activity, including prolonged standing, walking, or assuming low postures.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Monday through Friday

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information

Pay Rate: $125,000 per year

Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the online application, please submit a cover letter and resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.