What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse position at County of Kent?
Job Responsibilities
Do you have a passion for making a positive impact in public health as a nurse? Look no further.
As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in our Community Clinical Services Division. The Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Nurse will work along-side an Advanced Practitioner to provide PrEP services to clients in need. Job duties include, STI testing and education, medication adherence, case management, and insurance navigation. The PrEP Nurse will also work in Kent County Health Department’s STI Clinic with a team of nurses and participate in community outreach activities throughout the year.
$31.97 - A Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 36 months or less experience as a Registered Nurse.
$33.15 - B Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 37 months to 60 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.
$34.61 - C Step: Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 36 months or less of experience as a Registered Nurse; or Associate Degree in Nursing with 61 months or more of experience as a Registered Nurse.
$35.74 - D Step: Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 37 months or more experience as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a National League of Nursing accredited nursing institution and current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
Experience in testing and treating sexually transmitted diseases and HIV desired.
Computer literacy, including working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database management required.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to be highly efficient while ensuring attention to detail is required.
Must interact positively and professionally with internal and external customers, and members of the general public from widely divergent cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to provide client service from a culturally aware and client driven perspective and deliver excellent customer service to all clients while following HIPAA guidelines is essential.
Must be able to provide services to clients in a variety of County locations and possess a valid, unrestricted Michigan driver’s license and have access to regular transportation.
Additional Information
Benefit Summary
Teamsters – Public Health Nurses
Full-Time
Effective January 1, 2024
Medical and Prescription Plans
Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers – BCBS Wellness PPO, Blue Care Network HMO or BCMS Wellness High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Prescription Provider – Capital Rx
PPO or HMO: 20% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
HDHP w/ HSA: 15% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
HSA – One-time new enrollment County contribution of $1,000 single or $2,000 family,
max HSA contribution $4,150 single / $8,300 family
Eligible for wellness incentives by completing program requirements through Virgin Pulse.
Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - Varipro
Class I – 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services – 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay or up to $60 co-pay for contact fitting with participating doctors
Life Insurance
$50,000 County paid Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance/Dependent Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$450,000
Spouse term life = $25,000, Child term life = $10,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care – not eligible for Health Flexible Spending if you are in the HDHP plan
Vacation Leave
6 hours 40 minutes each month – after initial month of hire (0-3 years)
See union contract for further details
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of injury or hospitalization or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible 1st of the month following date of hire
Long Term Disability
60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days
Paid Time Off
Pro-rated amount based on number remaining months in the year at time of hire.
80 hours on the payroll at start of the year.
May accumulate up to 120 hours.
Unused paid time off in excess of 120 hours will be added to the employee's reserve sick leave bank up to 182 hours.
Reserve sick leave bank hours in excess of 182 hours will be place in employees Retirement Bonus Bank.
Paid Parental Leave
80 hours of paid time off for birth of a child or temporary placement of the child for adoption. Eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire, runs concurrently with FMLA
Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)
Probation Period
6 months for full-time employees
Overtime
1½ times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 per week
(includes weekends and holidays)
Tuition Reimbursement
$365 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.21% of pre-tax earnings
Sick Pay Converstion
Employees who retire will receive pension service credit for their retirement bonus bank. (Hours can only be used for service credit in calculating pension benefit, not to establish retirement eligibility) (Deferred Retirements not eligible)
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement
Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
Teamsters – Public Health Nurses
Part-Time
Effective January 1, 2024
Medical and Prescription Plans
Health Care Premium
Eligible to purchase at group rate, less $35 per pay period contribution paid by the County
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Dental Plan
Not Eligible
Vision Plan
Not Eligible
Life Insurance
Not Eligible
Supplemental Life Insurance
Not Eligible
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave
Accrual based on weekly hours. See contract for details.
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of injury or hospitalization or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible 1st of the month following date of hire
Long Term Disability
60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days
Personal Leave Time
Pro-rated amount based on number remaining months in the year at time of hire.
40 hours on the payroll at start of the year.
May accumulate up to 120 hours.
Unused paid time off in excess of 120 hours will be added to the employee's reserve sick leave bank up to 182 hours.
Reserve sick leave bank hours in excess of 182 hours will be place in employees Retirement Bonus Bank.
Holidays
10 Scheduled Holidays
See contract for pay details
Probation Period
9 months for Part-Time employees
Overtime
1½ times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 per week
(includes weekends and holidays)
Tuition Reimbursement
Not eligible
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.21% of pre-tax earnings
Sick Time Conversion
Employees who retire will receive pension service credit for their retirement bonus bank. (Hours can only be used for service credit in calculating pension benefit, not to establish retirement eligibility) (Deferred Retirements not eligible)
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement
- The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the summary plan descriptions.
Salary : $2,500
