Public Health Nurse II

Oakland County•Southfield, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire General Summary 62,867-$79,323 On-Site at the South Oakland Health Center (Southfield) Join the front lines as a Public Health Nurse in our dynamic clinic setting! In this fast-paced, purpose-driven role, you’ll deliver essential care across the lifespan—providing sexual health services, administering immunizations to infants through older adults, and conducting TB testing to protect individual and public well-being. Every day brings meaningful connection and impact as you educate, empower, and support diverse populations while helping prevent disease and promote healthier communities. This role blends clinical expertise with compassion, adaptability, and teamwork, offering the opportunity to make a real difference where it matters most—right in the heart of public health.

Requirements

Be licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Michigan.
Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical established for this classification.
Successfully complete the six (6) month probationary period.
Submit to immunizations as required by the Health Division and to tuberculin skin tests or chest X‑rays at County expense.
Maintain current registration with the State of Michigan Board of Nursing.
Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
Ability to use and operate medical office equipment and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of modern principles, methods, materials, practices, and specialized terminology of public health professional nursing service.
Ability to apply the principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing to the functioning of Health Department Clinics, and services programs offered to schools, nursing homes, day care centers, individual homes, or other settings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Health Division professional and support staff, and the public.
Ability to cope with difficult and/or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with Health Division policies and procedures.
Ability to compile pertinent information and prepare and present oral or written technical reports to supervisors, staff, and the public.
Ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions.

Responsibilities

Participates in programs of instruction and services within the County such as child health clinics, immunizations, tuberculosis and venereal disease control, family planning, Medicaid, and other services at Health Department Clinics and at various out‑reach sites.
Provides observation and/or role modeling for baccalaureate nursing students and other allied health professionals.
Provides professional nursing consultation services for interested groups and individuals such as County area teachers and parents regarding child health care.
Promotes health of individuals, families and the community through teaching, counseling and appropriate preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative measures, using a high degree of initiative.
Engages in health education group activities by planning, developing, participating in, and teaching community and professional groups.
Identifies individuals with physical or emotional illness and/or disabilities through observation and professional assessment and assists them through referrals and securing appropriate health care.
Provides demonstrations and teaches nursing care which will be given by others; assumes responsibility for working with other nursing personnel in assessment of nursing needs of individuals and families using problem solving techniques in the development of nursing care plans; collaborates with physicians and dentists related to diagnostic procedures and treatment protocols.
Provides patient care through planning and sharing information with other health and social agencies as needed and when appropriate.
Assesses and evaluates patient care needs of the aging population through home assessments, education, and community agency collaboration.
Provides nursing services at public health clinics, and in public and private schools, preschools, day care centers, business sites, homes, and community centers.
Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.