Job Information
District Health Department No. 2 Public Health Nurse - RN in West Branch, Michigan
Job description
Job Classification: One (1) - Full-time Public Health Nurse
Base Site: West Branch
Grade: 8A Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay: $24.68/Hr.
District Health Department No. 2 is a dedicated and passionate team that provides leadership in promoting environmental and personal health through health promotion, disease detection, disease prevention, education, and regulation. Our vision is to create a healthier community and environment for all.
General Summary
· Under the supervision of the Community Health Director, participates in public health nurse service delivery in a variety of public health programs. The specific programs will change based on the needs of the department. Currently those programs are Children's Special Health Care Services Case Management, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Maternal Infant Health, Immunizations, Family Planning, HIV Prevention, Syringe services, STI, WIC and Communicable Disease surveillance and prevention, and/or any other programs and duties assigned. Travel Required.
Essential Functions
· Participates in the operation of health clinics and home visitation. Administers immunization and injectable medications; dispenses family planning information; performs blood pressure screenings; makes appropriate referrals; assesses various test and screening results such as urine analysis, hematology and correlates them with health history, physical inspection and physical assessment, communicable disease case investigation and referral for other services.
· Provides teaching to clients and families relative to nutrition, health care, medication, pregnancy, communicable diseases and other subjects as needed by the client.
· Maintains patient records per protocol and adhering to HIPAA.
· Prepares program activity reports.
· Other duties as assigned.
This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time. Job duties must be performed ethically and confidentially.
Education/Training
· Possession of RN License or bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
· Extensive experience in providing services to children ages 0-5 (beginning at birth) and their parents.
· Experience in working with culturally diverse communities and families and the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
· Clinical experience preferred.
· Knowledge of community resources/services necessary.
· Must be flexible and able to manage a variety of settings and programs that quickly changes.
Other Requirements
· Successful completion of CPR training and certification is a condition of continued employment.
· Initial/annual training pertaining to OSHA's Blood Borne Pathogen Standard is a condition of continued employment.
· Availability of personal transportation driver's license.
· Computer proficient.
Conditions of Employment
A background check is required initially and may be conducted periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job. Continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include but is not limited to: confirmation of a persons' identity; review of criminal conviction records; verification of educational degree, license, or certificate required for the position; review of Department of Motor Vehicles records; and/or drug and alco