Public Health Nurse - Clinic

Under the general direction of the Program Supervisor, the Public Health Nurse role provides direct nursing care and health education to individuals and families served by the Calhoun County Public Health Department clinic. This role focuses on disease prevention, health promotion, and population-based care in accordance with public health laws, regulations, and evidence-based practices.

1. →Assess and monitor community health status, factors that influence health, and patient and community needs and assets.
2. →Investigate and address health problems and hazards affecting the community.
3. →Communicate effectively with the patient and community regarding health, factors that influence it, and how to improve.
4. →Strengthen, support, and mobilize the patient and community to improve health.
5. →Collaborate to champion policies and plans that impact public health.
6. →Promote equitable access to services and care.
7. →Provide a nursing assessment on individuals who present for services, possibly including a health history, physical assessment, and a psychosocial assessment.
8. →Administer medications per medical standing orders.
9. →Provide information and referrals as necessary.
10. →Document services performed; maintain required program records.
11. →Ensure compliance with Accreditation standards.
12. →Provide input for new or revised policies and procedures.
13. →Participate in team and general staff meetings.
14. →Participate in public health quality programs (e.g., Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control).
15. →Participate in emergency exercises and training as required.
16. →Assess own needs for professional growth and participate in education that increases knowledge and skills in area of responsibilities; maintain required Nursing CEUs.
17. →Adhere to established policies and procedures and maintain client confidentiality.
18. →Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Michigan. BSN preferred.
• One to three years of experience in nursing is preferred, with an emphasis in public health preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to provide courteous and accurate information often under stressful situations for families.
• Multilingual preferred.
• Good computer skills to communicate regularly via e-mail and to collect data on electronic forms or formatted spreadsheets.
• Mental ability to frequently handle simultaneous projects requiring concentration and attention to detail with frequent distractions due to people and/or telephone calls.
• Occasionally required to climb and/or kneel and periodically required to stoop or bend to accommodate different working positions.
• Frequently required to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, perform repetitive movement, and/or work in confined areas.
• A valid Michigan driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and a personal vehicle including proof of vehicle insurance are required.

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Hybrid Work Classification: On-Site Required
Flexibility Classification: Fixed Schedule

• Fast-paced clinical nursing environment with frequent interruptions.
• Travel may be required.
• May have contact with infectious disease and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• On-call availability to respond to emergencies (e.g., program-related and public health emergencies).
• Extended workdays (beyond 8 hours/day) and weekends or holidays may be required.
• May encounter threatening people and other dangerous situations.