Public Health Nurse

Macomb County Government

2d•$66,559 - $86,089•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, provides direct nursing services in a clinical, geographic or programmatic area. This position is in the Immunization program of the Health Department located in Mt. Clemens. FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement. EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to a probationary period. CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:30 a.m.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
Be licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse, or be in the process of securing Michigan licensure
Minimum of one (1) year of professional nursing experience
Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills
Ability to communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledge
Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients and the public
Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Nice To Haves

Previous public health or community health nursing experience is preferred
Speak and understand a language other than English (Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing care in an assigned area, using appropriate authorized nursing skills.
Teaches, consults and acts as public health resource person to individuals, families, community groups and other health care professionals.
Documents appropriate data, activities and outcomes in the client records, utilizing the required recording format.
Works with clients to assess their needs, provide information or assistance and resolve problems.
Assists in coordinating the activities of an assigned clinic and/or program area.
Participates on selected agency committees as directed.
Participates in the orientation of staff.
Generates, evaluates and chooses the best alternative in order to make a determination, draw conclusions or solve a problem.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.