Public Health Nurse Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

To perform regular staff nurse duties and work closely with the program supervisor(s) on day-to-day program operations, program development and management activity which facilitate reporting requirements and program success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in planning and conducting team meetings.
• Orientation of new staff.
• Planning and implementing special events.
• Preparing required program specific reports on time.
• Conduct program outreach and advocacy activities.
• Provide direct care services, including exams and collecting specimens.
• Attend relevant trainings, meetings and workshops.
• Assist program supervisor with drafting or new program policy and procedures and review/update of existing program policy and procedures.
• Assist supervisor in meeting program accreditation requirements.
• Identify program goals as well as areas of change necessary for program improvement.
• Provide representation on appropriate community committees as assigned.
• Develop and/or update program specific materials, pamphlets, etc.
• Organize and facilitate program specific education as determined by supervision.
• Collaborate with billing to facilitate timely reimbursement/revenues for services.
• Assist with communicable disease investigation and follow up.
• Participate in emergency preparedness training, exercises and actual events.
• Order and maintain clinic supplies.
• Mandatory participation in orientation and training for basic public health emergency preparedness and response concepts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, current registration as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of three (3) years current nursing experience with strong leadership and administrative skills.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or health care related Bachelor degree preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the basic sciences, theories and practices 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.
  

• 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.

• 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.
• Auto insurance and reliable transportation required.
• Required to report to duty when called upon in the event of a Public Health Emergency regardless of declaration.

• 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.