Norfolk County-8 (NC-8) seeks a Regional Public Health Nurse with a focus in Maternal Child and Family Health to work with the towns of Canton, Dedham, Milton, Norwood, Walpole, Wellesley, and Westwood. NC-8, based out of the town of Dedham, is a dynamic shared public health initiative among the towns. The Public Health Nurse will be part of a collaborative response to manage and perform essential public health services necessary to support healthier communities. This position will provide nursing services to all seven communities, but be an employee of the Town of Dedham.

Position Purpose
This position is part of a shared service agreement, providing regional nursing support to NC-8’s seven municipalities. The Regional Public Health Nurse focuses on maternal, child, and family health (MCH) and supports the development of new initiatives in this area; administers immunizations; and provides seasonal camp health oversight. The role also includes assessing community health needs, implementing interventions, providing resource referrals, participating in public health clinics and educational programs. To support the regional nature of this work, the role features a flexible schedule and a monthly travel stipend to facilitate engagement across all member communities.

• ● Supports the Wellesley Parent and Newborn Support Services program by learning from its current model and applying that knowledge to develop and guide regional maternal and child health initiatives; collaborates to design a framework to replicate services, including outreach, education, and future home visits to assess newborns and provide resources to new parents across NC-8 communities.
• ● Collaborates with the NC-8 Advisory Board, regional staff, public health nurses, and other municipal staff across all seven communities to plan, design, and implement regional public health initiatives that expand service delivery and improve community health; maintains ongoing engagement through meetings, site visits, and participation in coalition meetings to support programs, address emerging needs, and advance initiatives.
• ● Reports on regional and town project progress to the NC-8 Advisory Board, maintaining project work plans, trackers, and other documentation in coordination with the Regional Staff Coordinator and Dedham Health Director.
• ● Conducts communicable disease surveillance and provides MAVEN coverage as needed.
• ● Provides public health program support across NC-8 communities as needed, including vaccine and clinic assistance, seasonal camp inspections, and review of relevant medical documentation.
• ● This position is based in Dedham with the expectation to work in-person in all seven communities on a minimum of a monthly, rotating basis.

• Knowledge: The Regional Public Health Nurse must have knowledge of community and public health, including epidemiology, communicable disease prevention, and environmental health, with maternal, child, and family health experience strongly preferred. They should be familiar with municipal public health operations, applicable state and local laws and regulations, and have experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic populations. Knowledge of MIIS or MAVEN platforms is a plus.
• Abilities: The employee must be able to work independently and collaboratively across teams, analyze situations, and make sound clinical decisions. They must remain calm and competent in emergencies, communicate effectively verbally and in writing–including using translation services as needed–and travel regularly between towns, requiring a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Skills: Strong clinical nursing skills, planning and organizational abilities, cultural sensitivity and humility, effective employee relations, and proficiency with computers and documentation are essential.
• ● Required: Registered Nurse, licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration, Division of Professional Licensure with either:
• ○ Required: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program, or
• ○ Preferred: Master of Science degree in nursing, preferably in family health, community health, or related specialty.
• ● The ability to speak multiple languages is a plus.
• ● Knowledge of and experience in maternal, child, and family health.
• Special Requirements: Valid Class D motor vehicle driver’s license required; access to a personal vehicle is required to support regular travel across all seven NC-8 communities. A $250/month travel stipend is provided to cover regional local travel expenses.