Public Health Nurse Coordinator

Genesee County MI; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee County Health Department is seeking a qualified Public Health Nurse to deliver broad nursing services, coordinate programs, and collaborate with hospitals and social services to improve community health.

The role requires either a BSN or an ADN with several years of public health nursing experience, plus Michigan nursing registration or a temporary permit, and a valid Michigan driver's license with vehicle access.

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN with public health nursing experience
• Must be licensed or have a temporary permit pending final registration in Michigan
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license and have access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Participate in evaluating health trends and determine population health status
• Provide public health nursing services and coordinate health programs
• Collaborate with hospitals, physicians, and social services to improve access to care
• Promote health through teaching, counseling, and preventive measures
• Prepare reports and maintain records; collect data for quality assurance

Skills

Public health nursing experience

Nursing license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -AND- one (1) year of experience in public health nursing;

OR

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) -AND- three (3) years' experience in public health nursing.

Starting Pay

• Starting Pay: $33.7346 Hourly ($70,168)
• Step A: $34.8861 Hourly ($72,563)
• Step B: $35.9322 Hourly ($74,739)
• Step C: $37.0106 Hourly ($76,982)
• Step D: $38.1216 Hourly ($79,293)
• Step E: $39.2644 Hourly ($81,670)

Special Requirements

Must be registered as a nurse in the State of Michigan or possess a temporary permit pending final registration.

Employees in this classification must possess a valid Michigan driver's license and must have 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 broad professional public health nursing functions, including responsibility for planning, organizing and performing related work; coordinates various health programs among health and social service agencies; develops related program activities; works independently under general supervision; performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Duties And Functions

• Participate in evaluating health trend and define, assess and understand the health status of populations, determinants of health and illness, factors contributing to health promotion and disease prevention and factors influencing the use of health services.
• Perform basic public health sciences including behavioral and social sciences, biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental public health and prevention of chronic and infectious diseases and injuries.
• Coordinates health services among Genesee County Health Department, hospitals, physicians, other health professionals and social agencies.
• Improves referral system and provides greater access to health services for persons in need.
• Works to promote and maintain the health of individuals, families and the community through teaching, counseling and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative measures.
• Assists in evaluating health needs and participates in the planning and implementation of various public health programs.
• Organizes and instructs volunteers or other community professionals.
• Develops and coordinates implementation of special programs.
• Provides routine direction to other employees.
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
• Collects appropriate data to perform quality assurance and evaluate programs.

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