NY1549910 Department: Mental Health Title: Senior Community Health Nurse Anticipated Permanent Opening, Full Time Position Salary: $58,330.00 (2025 base pay rate)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves the performance of high level community health nursing activities including responsibility for assessment of health needs and developing the plan of care for individuals and families. The position is distinguished from that of Community Health Nurse by the assignment of more difficult cases and increased responsibility for making patient assessments and amending care plans, along with the evaluation of data and planning of policies and evidence based interventions. The incumbent is also responsible for the initial implementation of nursing care plans and providing nursing care as well as the periodic re-evaluation of individual and family nursing needs. The work is performed under the general direction of a Supervising Community Health Nurse with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment for planning and carrying out assignments. Supervision is exercised over Community Health Nurses and other subordinate staff. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Either:(A) A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four-year college or university and one year experience as a Registered Professional Nurse;

Or: (B) A registered professional nurse with: (a) two years-experience working as a Registered Professional Nurse.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Licensure and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

Apply today!! Position available for 10 Working Days (11/13/2025 through 11/26/2025)

CONTACT for further information: Kristen Snyder-Branner, Director of Community Services Herkimer County Office of Mental Health 301 N. Washington Street, Ste. 2470 Herkimer, NY 13350 315-867-1465

Herkimer County Mental Health Services

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