Public Health Nurse

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN RISK: Yes

Perform any of a variety of clinic nursing activities involving, but not limited to reproductive health services, immunizations, basic disease investigation, comprehensive client care and follow-up, and related work as required.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide immunizations to clients of all ages in accordance to ACIP guidelines in a safe, efficient, courteous, and timely manner.
• Assess immunization history via the Michigan Care Improvement.
• Registry (MCIR) and administer age appropriate immunizations according to standing orders.
• Provide safe and accurate lead screens to children at risk for lead poisoning and appropriate follow-up as needed.
• Provide history taking, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and risk reduction education for STI's according to medical standing orders.
• Safely obtain specimens including, but not limited to, phlebotomy and ensure specimens are processed and sent to appropriate laboratory.
• Assist in conducting passive and active surveillance of communicable diseases in St. Clair County.
• Provide education to schools, health care providers, and the general public related to public health including, but not limited to, immunizations and communicable diseases.
• Administer and read TB skin tests, providing follow-up for clients with positive results.
• Order and maintain supplies for clinic as necessary.
• Good working knowledge of community resources to facilitate and coordinate services.
• Help secure needed medical and financial assistance. Provide intra-agency referrals and inter-agency referrals as needed.
• Prepare detailed records and reports of work performed.
• Mandatory participation in orientation and training for basic public health emergency preparedness and response concepts.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work is performed under the direction of the applicable division head with direct supervision by a Public Health Nursing Supervisor.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May be expected to direct activities of support personnel.
 
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registration as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan
• Minimum of three (3) years of current nursing experience. 
• Bachelor degree of Nursing preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the basic sciences and the theory, technique and practice of nursing. 
• Writing, reading, mathematical principles; proficient computer skills-Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook; exercise sound judgment and decision making in accordance with policies and procedures; ability to research and problem solve independently; knowledge of County operations and functions; ability to prioritize and time manage; handle stressful situations, provide effective and friendly customer service; support the County's mission and values; ability to think critically where necessary.
• Knowledge or understanding of basic administrative tasks: operate standard office equipment; document management; prepare and maintain records, various correspondences and reports; answer general inquiries and refer as necessary; answer telephone calls, process mail, order supplies/equipment; prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, record/transcribe/distribute minutes; entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in written or electronic form with speed and accuracy; maintain calendars, arrange meetings, schedule rooms and equipment as necessary.                        
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with management, co-workers and clients; obtain and communicate accurate information; apply common sense understanding to complex instructions and respond accordingly;  communicate complex ideas through graphs, charts, presentations, reports or other professional correspondence.    

 
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES FOR ALL ST. CLAIR COUNTY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS:

• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.               
• Ability to read, write & communicate in English; follow written and verbal instruction and understand basic mathematics and figure checking.               
• Ability to interpret and apply procedures, rules, technical information, instructions, manuals to complete tasks accurately and on schedule.                                 
• Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes; and apply procedures using good judgment.                                                                       
• Ability to use discretion and maintain sensitive and confidential information.  
• Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others such as County officials, employees, vendors and the general public.
• Ability to work under supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline.                                              
• Adaptability to change in the work environment, managing competing demands and ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook required.  Proficiency may be tested.         

 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Prior to starting employment, the candidate must complete a satisfactory background check.  The background check is understood to encompass all forms of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: drug screen, physical, criminal background, driving record, sex offender registry, education, training and licensing verification, employment history, credit check, and professional and personal references.
• Must possess a valid State of Michigan operator license and maintain this license throughout employment in this position.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance.
• Required to report to duty when called upon in the event of a Public Health situation and/or emergency regardless of declaration.

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Speak to others to convey information effectively.
• Read, interpret and understand procedures, rules, technical information, instructions and manuals.
• Hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Specific vision requirement includes close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception.
• Use hands to operate a computer, handle materials and operate equipment.
• Push or pull carts, reach with hands and arms forward, above and below shoulder level.
• Lift, move or carry objects, equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Sit, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl and kneel in an ergonomically correct manner.
• Stand and walk, climb stairs.
• Generally works in a normal office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate with many interruptions.
• The employee frequently works in areas where universal precautions and confrontation avoidance techniques are required, and is occasionally exposed to risk from bodily fluids or client actions.
• Due to the nature of the work hours may include overtime, evenings or weekends.
• Position may require occasional travel for training, various County departments and community events.

 
 
 
Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job requirements or duties performed.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
                                                                                                  
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It is the policy of St. Clair County not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability that does not prevent performing essential job functions or because he or she is a protected veteran.
 

Salary : $55,813 - $73,446