Public Health Nurse II - Clinic - South Oakland Health Center

Oakland County (MI)•Southfield, MI

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About The Position

Are you ready to take your nursing career beyond the bedside and make a lasting impact in your community? As a Public Health Nurse with Oakland County, you'll join a team of dedicated professionals committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families through prevention, education, and early intervention. In this role, you'll provide compassionate, family-centered care while delivering essential services such as immunizations, health screenings, and disease management. You'll also play a vital part in public health initiatives, including communicable disease investigations and community outreach programs, helping to promote and protect the health of the entire community. What You'll Do: Deliver direct clinical and consultative nursing services to County residents across the lifespan. Provide education and support in areas like maternal and child health, nutrition, family planning, chronic disease, and more. Conduct HIV counseling and testing, diagnose and treat STDs per standing medical orders, and participate in outbreak investigations. Assess client needs and coordinate referrals to ensure individuals and families receive appropriate services. Work in a variety of community settings including homes, schools, daycares, senior centers, community clinics, and public health offices. Collaborate with other professionals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations. Why You'll Love This Job: Make a direct impact on public health and wellness in your community. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a balance of clinical care, education, and outreach. Use your nursing skills in meaningful, preventative care-helping people before they get seriously ill. Work with a supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and community service.

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.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). The degree evaluation will be required for application processing.
Applicants who are eligible to be licensed by the State of Michigan and who meet the other requirements listed above may take this examination but will not be eligible for appointment until they have been licensed by or possess a valid permit from the Michigan Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct clinical and consultative nursing services to County residents across the lifespan.
Provide education and support in areas like maternal and child health, nutrition, family planning, chronic disease, and more.
Conduct HIV counseling and testing, diagnose and treat STDs per standing medical orders, and participate in outbreak investigations.
Assess client needs and coordinate referrals to ensure individuals and families receive appropriate services.
Work in a variety of community settings including homes, schools, daycares, senior centers, community clinics, and public health offices.
Collaborate with other professionals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations.

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