Public Health Nurse II - Pontiac Clinic

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General Summary $62,867 - $79,323 This position is on-site

Are you an experienced public health nurse passionate about preventing disease, expanding access to care, and supporting healthier communities? Join Oakland County’s Health Division at the Pontiac Clinic and provide essential nursing services to individuals and families throughout the community.

What You’ll Do

• Provide experienced professional nursing care and consultation services at the Pontiac Clinic and in community-based settings.
• Assess health needs and provide family-centered care focused on disease prevention, early detection, treatment support, and appropriate referrals.
• Administer vaccinations and maintain the clinical skills necessary to support immunization services.
• Conduct follow-up investigations and coordinate care with healthcare professionals, schools, community agencies, and other partners.
• Educate and counsel individuals, families, and groups using preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative techniques.
• Promote community health through outreach services provided at schools, childcare centers, businesses, community centers, senior living facilities, homes, and community clinics.
• Independently plan and implement public health nursing services within assigned program areas.
• Collaborate with other professionals to address known or suspected health concerns affecting individuals and families.
• Respond to disease outbreaks, high-volume community outreach events, and other emerging public health nursing needs.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation using countywide and department-specific software.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of Pontiac residents and the broader Oakland County community.
• Use your nursing expertise to prevent illness, improve access to care, and connect residents with essential resources.
• Enjoy a varied role combining clinical nursing, community outreach, health education, care coordination, and disease prevention.
• Exercise independent professional judgment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary public health team.
• Serve diverse individuals and families across a wide range of clinical and community settings.
• Play an important role in Oakland County’s response to emerging health concerns, outbreaks, and community needs.

Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Be licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Michigan.

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A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university is preferred.

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Applicants who are eligible to be licensed by the State of Michigan and who meet the other requirements listed above may take this examination but will not be eligible for appointment until they have been licensed by or possess a valid permit from the Michigan Board of Nursing.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern principles, methods, materials, practices, and specialized terminology of public health professional nursing service.
• Ability to apply the principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing to the functioning of Health Department Clinics, and services programs offered to schools, nursing homes, day care centers, individual homes, or other settings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Health Division professional and support staff,…