Public Health Nurse I
Company: Suffolk County
Location: Great River
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Department of Health is currently seeking a Public Health
Nurse I (STD Control), for their Great River location. Please Do
Not Apply Here To be considered for the Public Health Nurse I role,
candidates must proceed to the following link:
https://apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/efile/default.aspx
Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a
list of all exams. NOTE: The exam is "Public Health Nurse I" Please
Proceed As Follows: Locate at the top right side of the site in the
blue area , "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile" In
the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil
Service User ID" Complete all questions and proceed as requested
Key Elements Of The Role : Investigate Sexually Transmitted
Diseases (Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia); report positive cases
to NY State and notify partners of possible exposure. Work includes
telephone contact and field visits to patients, providers and
contacts. The STD office provides educational trainings to
community outreach groups and medical providers. We participate in
health fairs, outreach projects (which may include testing) and
local organizations/planning committees. Goal is to reduce
morbidity of sexually transmitted disease through collaboration and
teamwork with County Health Centers, private providers and local
organizations. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health
Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan,
including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time
Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of
service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness
without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of
reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County
jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or
irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life
balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of
competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive
option for many job seekers. NOTE: The work shift for this role is
8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday Starting Salary: $72,845 *This
position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
Sponsorship is not available for this role MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a NYS or regionally accredited college or
university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing . Professional
Registered Nurse’s License, issued by the NYS Education Department,
and a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS, or otherwise
demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the
job. · PHN I is a competitive, continuous recruitment position. If
you are not in that title, but meet the minimum qualifications, you
must also file a Civil Service application, along with the exam
processing fee, and be placed on the Public Health Nurse I eligible
list. Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide
diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all
our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion
best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity &
Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against
applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion,
creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably
accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or
any other legally protected status.
Keywords: Suffolk County, New Haven , Public Health Nurse I, Healthcare , Great River, Connecticut
