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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Public Health Nurse II
Opening Date: June 12, 2026
Closing Date: June 26, 2026
Job Class Code: 4055
Grade: 07-22 (Nurses)
Salary: $64,064.00 - $87,318.40 per year*
*This is inclusive of a 15% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number: 02033-0381
Location: 286 Water Street, Augusta
This position allows for partial telework with management approval.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Core Responsibilities:
The Referral Systems Coordinator applies the nursing process to support individuals and families through health assessments, coordinating referrals, and evaluating outcomes. This role ensures that clients’ healthcare needs are met through collaboration with hospitals, medical providers, schools, and social service agencies.
The position also involves outreach to referral sources to provide Public Health Nursing (PHN) updates and education on referral processes, while serving as a key liaison between the department and community partners to promote optimal outcomes for populations served by PHN.
You will also:
• Apply the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to address client needs
• Coordinate care with healthcare providers, schools, and social service agencies to ensure appropriate service delivery
• Provide outreach to referral sources to educate on PHN, increase prenatal and postpartum referrals, and provide technical support for completing referrals
• Serve as a liaison between the Department and internal and external partners to promote effective referrals and collaboration
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and community members
• Assess community and regional public health needs to inform quality improvement strategies
• Collaborate with the PHN I Intake Referral Nurse and PHN Office Associates to define roles and streamline referral workflows
• Participate in PHN workgroups as a representative of PHN outreach and referral processes
• Work with the PHN I Intake Referral Nurse and PHN Office Associates to develop processes for reporting client referral status to stakeholders
• Prepare reports, records, and surveys to document outreach activities and referral data
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing -OR- graduation from an accredited school of nursing and 2 years of professional nursing experience.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in the class).
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse as issued by the State Board of Nursing.
Preferred candidates will also:
• Apply strong clinical and care coordination skills, with the ability to apply the nursing process across diverse populations and settings, also while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate knowledge of public health systems, community resources, and referral processes, with the ability to navigate complex service networks.
• Demonstrate experience with data collection, reporting, and documentation to support program evaluation and compliance.
• Apply knowledge of public health nursing laws, education, and administration.
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.
Application Information:
For questions about this position, please contact Tammy Mitchell at Tammy.Mitchell@Maine.gov
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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