Are you passionate about serving your community and interested in finding a career where you can truly make a difference? The Berrien County Health Department has a mission to prevent disease, protect health, and promote an optimal quality of life for all. Join us in living this mission to create a better Berrien County for all who live, work, and play in our community. If you’re looking to make a positive impact, open new doors for your career, and join an innovative team, we’re looking for you!
Job Title: Public Health Nurse
Full Time 37.5
Annual Salary: $46,751 - $52,590
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under general supervision, provides public health nursing services in a professional manner using nursing assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, assurance and evaluation framework, and performs related tasks as required. This position primarily works in Sexual Health Clinic.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. Promotes the health of individuals, families, and the community through education, counseling, and appropriate preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative measures.
2. Provides nursing service in homes and clinics including services such as immunization of children and adults; communicable disease control; childhood lead poisoning; adolescent school services; case management of children with special needs; women, infants and children; nutrition education, and family planning services.
3. Participates in the determination of priorities for nursing service according to identified community needs and the kind and amount of available nursing service.
4. Maintains communication with professional and lay members of the community and with other social service agencies regarding public health services.
5. Provides supportive care by listening, managing client interactions and making referrals to appropriate agencies and organizations.
6. Performs a variety of assessments and uses problem solving techniques to determine a client’s level of health risk.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelors degree in nursing and registration as a Nurse in the State of
Michigan.
Experience: None.
OR
Education: Registration as a Nurse in the State of Michigan
Experience: An accumulated total of two years paid, full-time experience in a hospital, clinic or the military services which includes an accumulated total of one year paid full- time experience in community or public health field nursing.
Note: A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is also able to apply for this position; an employee with an LPN is paid at one grade LESS on the salary schedule.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license and a vehicle is required.
In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.
About the Perks:
The Berrien County Health Department offers a rewarding work environment, values creative thinking, and emphasizes employee professional development. The generous benefits package includes paid holidays/time off, health insurance, and retirement options. Visit the Health Department website to learn more about all the Berrien County Health Department does for our community. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment medical exam.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,751.00 - $52,590.00 per year
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Schedule:
Work Location: One location
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