Public Health Nurse

Public Health NurseMacomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.SALARY: $66,559.45 - $86,089.08DEPARTMENT: Health DepartmentOpening Date: 09/30/2026Closing Date: 10/14/2026 12:00 a.m.This position is in the Family Planning program of the Health Department located in Clinton TwpFLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to a probationary periodCURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:30 a.m.GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direction, provides direct nursing services in a clinical, geographic or programmatic area.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides direct nursing care in an assigned area, using appropriate authorized nursing skills.Teaches, consults and acts as public health resource person to individuals, families, community groups and other health care professionals.Documents appropriate data, activities and outcomes in the client records, utilizing the required recording format. Works with clients to assess their needs, provide information or assistance and resolve problems. Assists in coordinating the activities of an assigned clinic and/or program area. Participates on selected agency committees as directed. Participates in the orientation of staff. Generates, evaluates and chooses the best alternative in order to make a determination, draw conclusions or solve a problem.Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions. Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Required Education and ExperienceAssociates Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursingBe licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse, or be in the process of securing Michigan licensureMinimum of one (1) year of professional nursing experiencePreferred Education and ExperiencePrevious public health or community health nursing experience is preferredCOMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:Knowledge of:Nursing principles and practices, and also assigned clinical or programmatic practicesWindows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications.Skill in:Effective written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skillsAbility to:Communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledgeEffectively speak, write and understand the English languageSpeak and understand a language other than English (Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian) is preferred.Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situationsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients and the publicConduct oneself with tact and courtesyWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS: The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/ContinuouslyWork Environment Office or similar indoor environment: F/C Outdoor environment: N/S Street environment (near moving traffic): N/SConstruction site: N/S Confined space: N/S Exposures Individuals who are hostile or irate: O Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S Communicable diseases: N/S Moving mechanical parts: N/S Fumes or airborne particles: N/S Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S Blood Borne Pathogens: OPHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/ContinuouslyDemand: Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S Digging: N/S Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C Kneeling to work at low levels: O Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below): F/C Up to 10 pounds: F/C Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: O Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/SGENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERSComplies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.The Michigan Nurses Associates bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.