PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

Job Description

Job Description

Starting Pay: $32.0308 Hourly ($66,624)
Step A: $33.1639 Hourly ($68,981)
Step B: $34.1582 Hourly ($71,049)
Step C: $35.1832 Hourly ($73,181)
Step D: $36.2389 Hourly ($75,377)
Step E: $37.1721 Hourly ($77,318)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing;

-OR-

Associate degree in Nursing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be registered as a nurse in the State of Michigan or possess a temporary permit pending final registration.
Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license and a vehicle for use on County Business.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs high level professional public health nursing duties in an assigned area of responsibility; works independently under the general supervision of a public health nursing supervisor or other higher level employees engaged in public health nursing; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Promotes and maintains health of individuals, families and the community through teaching, counseling and appropriate medical, hospital and other needed care.
• Advises and participates in community group planning and programming related to health.
• Maintains accurate records and completes reports as required.

Please see the attached job description for more details.