Public Health Nurse

Macomb County Government

7h • $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 Nurse Family Partnership program of the Health Department located in Clinton Twp. It is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) position with a starting time of 8:30 a.m. The role is classified as Non-Exempt, with overtime pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The employment relationship is based on just cause and subject to a probationary period.

Requirements

• Bachelors 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
• Ability to adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients and the public
• Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
• Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground
• Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist)
• Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands
• Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing)
• Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another
• Sitting in a seated position during the task performance
• Standing in an upright position without movement
• Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces

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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• No monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage
• Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level