Public Health Nurse

Union AFSCME 496.01 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 5/7/2024 Closed Date CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED Location Health Department Description

Starting Pay: $30.9390 Hourly ($64,353)

After 1st Year: $32.0330 Hourly ($66,629)

After 2nd Year: $32.9939 Hourly ($68,627)

After 3rd Year: $33.9837 Hourly ($70,686)

After 4th Year: $35.0032 Hourly ($72,807)

After 5th Year: $35.9047 Hourly ($74,682)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing;

• OR-

Associate Degree in Nursing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be registered as a nurse in the State of Michigan or possess a temporary permit pending final registration.

Must have a valid Michigan driver's license and a vehicle for use on County Business.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs high level professional public health nursing duties in an assigned area of responsibility; works independently under the general supervision of a public health nursing supervisor or other higher level employees engaged in public health nursing; performs related duties as required.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

• Promotes and maintains health of individuals, families and the community through teaching, counseling and appropriate medical, hospital and other needed care;

• Advises and participates in community group planning and programming related to health;

• Maintains accurate records and completes reports as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice;

• Working knowledge of the principles and practice of public health nursing;

• Knowledge of public health laws applicable to public health nursing;

• Knowledge of the functions of other health and social agencies and their relationships to the public health program;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

• Ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions of a technical or professional nature;

• Ability to keep records and make reports in a timely manner

• Ability to attend work regularly and to work under stressful situations;

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds;

• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

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