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Develops, plans, and administers the public health nursing programs for the Town of Reading.
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Performs administrative and technical work in providing community health care services to include health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, health education, emergency and pandemic preparedness and coordination.
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Develops, implements, and evaluates population-based educational programs and public health messaging to effectively address public health safety and risks.
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Performs surveillance and data collection of all reportable communicable diseases including entering cases in MAVEN and related surveillance such as contact tracing and updating the MAVEN system; maintains records and files case investigations to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
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Collaborates with health inspectors to investigate foodborne illness complaints in order to achieve compliance
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Performs technical administrative research, conducts investigations and outreach, administers clinical services and case management to improve the health of the public.
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Works closely with the Division of Tuberculosis Control to investigate and follow-up all reported cases of tuberculosis, including testing all contacts, home visits when needed and monitoring patients for compliance with treatment regime.
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Orders and maintains adequate supplies of vaccines for distribution to local providers. Dispenses vaccines, monitors related storage requirements, and maintains distribution records and usage of vaccines according to State regulations.
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Responsible for compliance with all departmental and state protocols including proper storage and disposal of medical supplies and waste.
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Attends continuing education related to Massachusetts Immunization Program.
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Plans, coordinates, and administers clinics such as influenza clinics, COVID-19 clinics, and others.
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Develops, plans, coordinates, and administers health screenings such as, blood pressure screenings, cholesterol screenings, and others.
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Attends staff meetings, trainings, and professional development seminars.
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Prepares weekly written reports for submission to Health Director.
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Participates in Community Health programs as needed.
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Collaborates with emergency response planning and training.
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Completes comprehensive camp permit reviews, including medical information for grant applicants or camp permit applicants, verifying current medical documentation is in compliance with applicable regulations.
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Attends regional coalition meetings.
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Provides home visits at the direction of the Health Director as requested and needed.