Public Health Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

• 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.

Work is performed under the direction of the applicable division head with direct supervision by a Public Health Nursing Supervisor.

May be expected to direct activities of support personnel.

• 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.

• 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…