Community Health Nurse

County-of-Midland-Michigan; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Midland Michigan seeks a qualified Public Health Nurse to join the Community Health Services team under the supervision of the Community Health Services Director. You will provide public health nursing services focused on prevention, assessment, risk reduction and health status improvement for individuals, families and populations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in nursing, Michigan RN license, two years of relevant public health experience, and proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and two years of progressively more responsible experience in public health.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Valid Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide public health nursing services directed at prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and health status improvement for individuals, families and population groups.
• Collaborate with community partners to promote population health and advocate for health education.

Skills

Public health nursing

Data analysis

Health education

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Database applications

Job description

Under the supervision of the Community Health Services Director, provides public health nursing services directed at prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and health status improvement and intervention for individuals, families, and population groups in the county. Nursing activities include, but not limited to, systematic analysis of health data, care plan development, health education and advocacy, coalition building and collaborating with community partners to promote the health of a population.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and two years of progressively more responsible experience in public health. Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. Valid Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing, public health promotion programming, and providing nursing services and care. Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite and applicable database applications, and the ability to learn new technologies. Skill in the use of medical equipment used in the duties described above

Current hourly rate starts at $31.47 - $41.02/hour (7-year progression) with benefits.