Public Health Nurse IV- Children's Village

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs nursing care activities for the juvenile residents of Children's Village. Performs health care assessments on assigned patients, observes the patient's condition, and reports any changes or reactions to medications or treatments. Documents observations on the patient's record and schedules and prepares patients for or assists in the administration of physical examinations. Responds to emergency situations, requiring travel between campus buildings. Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Requirements

Licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Michigan.
Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
At least two (2) years of full-time increasingly responsible public health, community nursing and/or correctional nursing work experience under professional nursing supervision.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
Ability to use typical medical clinic equipment and supplies.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or be a passenger.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of modern principles, methods, materials, practices and specialized terminology of public professional nursing service.
Considerable ability to communicate under adverse conditions with distressed individuals and ability to make routine decisions in accordance with division policy and procedures.
Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Children’s Village facility staff, Health Division professional and non-professional staff, volunteers, and the general public.
Considerable ability to cope with difficult and/or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Reasonable ability to compile pertinent information and prepare and present oral or written technical reports to supervisors, staff, and the general public.
Reasonable ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
Completion of a certified medication course, desirable to administer medications and injections.
Physical condition that will permit lifting, standing and/or walking for extended periods.
Current Children’s Village Registered Nurse positions have twenty-four (24) months to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Additional extension of time to earn the BSN degree can be given at the discretion of the Director of Health and Human Services.
A Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Public Administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the public health nursing experience.
Volunteer experience may be accepted provided it is equivalent in level and scope to the required experience.

Responsibilities

Completes an admission health assessment on clients, including obtaining blood and urine samples, and preparing patients as needed for physical examinations performed by the onsite medical providers.
Maintains a health care record for patients who have been seen by an assigned medical provider such as a physician, physician assistant and/or nurse practitioner. Ensures records include information such as medications and treatments given, reactions, tests, and other pertinent data.
Administers prescribed medications, immunizations and therapeutic treatments as ordered by the medical provider, observing, and referring significant reactions to treatments, may include distribution in housing areas.
Maintains an inventory of supplies and medications and orders when necessary, according to procedures.
Responds to and assesses emergency situations involving children and administers first aid as necessary.
Transcribes to medical files and computer medical and pharmaceutical orders written or verbalized by physician.
Delivers all level of nursing and health care to patients using the nursing process.
May schedule and prepare patients for physical examinations to be performed by the attending physician.
Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Assists supervisors with scheduling of clinics for nursing care services.
Participates actively in in-service education committees for public health nursing professionals.