Public Health Nurse

Full-Time Posted: July 14, 2026

Plan, Provide, direct and evaluate nursing care in a variety of settings. 

Classification Type:
Full-Time
Salary (Grade):
$66,861 (22N) Plus Excellent Benefits

Description

Under qualified nursing supervision, a public health nurse shall plan, provide, direct, and evaluate nursing care in a variety of settings and offer instruction and guidance in health practice for individuals and families. Supervision may be exercised over others who are assigned to carry out the plans of care. The incumbent performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing AND licensure and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment.
License must remain valid throughout appointment.

Notes

  1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree conferred.
  2. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of license and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse.
  3. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national,
    or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of
    Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution
    outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of
    equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet
    at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation
    fee.

How To Apply

To apply, go to https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps and create an account. Then you can apply to whichever position(s) you are interested in.

 

If you have any questions please reach out to rhoran@oneidacountyny.gov or call the Personnel office at 315-798-5726

Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer.

*If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 7th Floor of the Oneida County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315-798-5726.

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