PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 4- 8580 P

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT WAYNE COUNTY EMPLOYEES

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Public Health Nurse 4 reports to the Public Health Nurse Administrator. Responsibilities include: developing policies and procedures in relation to immunizations and special projects; coordinating, monitoring and enforcing the Wayne County, State, and Federal Immunization Laws and Codes; and developing active partnerships between public and private providers. The Public Health Nurse 4 coordinates the activities related to planning, developing, and integrating immunization services including school immunizations and the Vaccine for Children's Program (VFC); provides and/or assists in the supervision and training of staff, including nurses, clerical, biologics, emergency preparedness, vendors and other staff as needed. The Public Health Nurse 4 acts as a liaison with various agencies including schools, child daycares, VFC providers, health providers, pharmacies, hospitals, urgent cares, etc. The Public Health Nurse 4 monitors the data entry of school and child daycare immunization data into the Michigan Care Improvement Registry MCIR); conducts field audits in child daycare programs and VFC provider locations; conducts SIRS training and troubleshooting; participates in Quality Assurance and Emergency Preparedness services as well as other duties assigned.

ELIGIBLE PERSONS

This examination is open only to employees of the County of Wayne, who are Government Administrator's Association (GAA) members, and at the time of application have:

• Regular status in the class of Public Health Nurse 2 or 3; AND

• A Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from a college or university; AND

• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan; AND

• Three (3) years of full-time paid nursing experience; AND

• A valid State of Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS

An Oral Information Assessment (45%) will be administered covering knowledge of public health nursing, public health laws and regulations, administration and related information. Personal Qualifications Assessment will be rated at (50%). Experience and Training will be worth (5%).

Candidates must pass all tests in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

In the event that the number of eligible applicants is equal to or less than the number required for certification, the Department of Personnel/Human Resources may substitute for the above tests an evaluation of experience and training or such other tests as the Department may deem desirable to determine the competence of the applicants for promotion.

Applicants must comply with the provisions of their union contract regarding career demotions and career shifts. Applications from GAA employees who have regular status in this class (and are employed in this class) or in a class on the same or higher level will not be accepted.

PURPOSE To establish GAA promotional eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies. Certifications made for the purpose of filling positions which, at the time of certification, are filled by persons having provisional promotions will be governed by the provisions of Section 6 (e) of Rule 8 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources. The eligible lists will remain in effect for one (1) year, but may be extended.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to Apply: Apply online at: www.waynecounty.com/jobs The application may be used both for determining admission to the examination and for rating experience and training. Applicants will be notified by mail of the time and place of the examination. Section 5 (b) of Rule 6 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources provides that persons denied permission to compete in an examination may make a written appeal to the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for a final decision within twenty 20 days following the mailing of such notification, stating the basis on which it is felt that their application should be accepted.

In accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.

Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649- 3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.

Appeal Process: Under the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources (Rule 6, Sections 12 and 13), requests to review examinations must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the mailing of the notice of results. Appeals concerning the ratings must be made in writing within ten (10) working days after the review. The appeal must state why the applicant believes the ratings are improper.