Public Health Nurse II

Grand Traverse County Michigan•Health Services Building, CA

1d•$62,150 - $77,650

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse II provides comprehensive, skilled, and specialized nursing care under a physician’s order through a wide variety of preventive health and clinic programs. Under the guidance of a supervisor, the nurse uses independent judgment to assess individuals and families, including social determinants of health, and applies critical thinking to public health issues and complex circumstances. The role promotes health education, disease prevention, and immunization recommendations; advocates for individuals, families, and the community; and coordinates care with community agencies and resources. The position maintains accurate records, complies with privacy and security requirements including HIPAA, and follows applicable federal, state, agency, safety, and quality-control policies. The nurse participates in continuing education, community outreach, and training, drills, investigations, and team responses to public health emergencies and bioterrorism events. The role has no formal supervisory responsibilities but may train, guide, or lead employees in the designated work unit. Compared with the Public Health Nurse I classification, this role leads less experienced nursing staff and handles more complex work requiring greater experience and knowledge. Irregular hours may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Two to four years of related nursing experience.
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Michigan, maintained throughout employment.
Current CPR certification.
Other certifications may be required depending on assignment.
Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance; must maintain eligibility to drive under the County’s Vehicle policy.
Must receive the seasonal flu vaccination annually.
Must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodations.
A satisfactory background check may be required initially and periodically; checks may include identity, criminal records, education and credentials, driving records, fingerprinting, and drug or alcohol testing as allowed by law.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled, comprehensive nursing services through preventive health and clinic programs under a supervisor’s guidance.
Conduct comprehensive individual and family assessments, including assessments of social determinants of health.
Use independent nursing judgment, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving regarding public health issues and complex circumstances.
Promote and participate in public health education and disease prevention.
Promote immunization recommendations.
Advocate for individuals, families, and the community.
Prepare, update, and maintain accurate and complete records.
Comply with HIPAA and other privacy and security laws, federal and state requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
Follow job safety requirements, OSHA standards, and quality-control requirements.
Identify community resources and make referrals to community agencies.
Collaborate with community agencies to coordinate care.
Participate in continuing education and self-directed learning to keep skills and knowledge current.
Communicate appropriately with coworkers, community members and partners, and clients.
Use basic computer skills and adapt to new software programs as needed.
Maintain dependable and reliable attendance.
Participate in trainings, drills, investigations, and team responses to public health emergencies and bioterrorism events.
Participate in Community Health Outreach activities and events.
Train, guide, or lead employees in the designated work unit as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned or delegated.

Benefits

High-deductible medical plan through Priority Health, with an annual County contribution of up to $2,000 to an employee Health Savings Account.
No-cost employee vision plan and an enhanced plan through EyeMed.
Dental insurance through Delta Dental, with no employee cost or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services.
Wellness incentives and programs.
Employee awards and recognition throughout the year and on employment anniversaries.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually for courses at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Vacation days for benefitted employees.
Twelve annual holidays plus additional floating holidays.
Up to 72 hours of personal leave annually, depending on contract; payment for up to 40 hours of unused personal leave each year.
Parental leave of up to six months beginning at the birth or adoption of a child.
Defined-contribution retirement plan through MERS, with a match that fully vests after six years of employment.
Optional 457(b) deferred compensation and Roth retirement plans, with matching contributions up to an approved amount based on applicable contract provisions.
Life insurance for benefitted employees.
Short-term disability plan through Mutual of Omaha, paying two-thirds of salary or wages for up to 182 days.
Long-term disability plan through Mutual of Omaha, paying 60 percent of salary or wages for up to 24 months.