Public Health Nurse Coordinator

Genesee County; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee County is seeking a skilled public health nurse to perform broad professional nursing duties, coordinate community health programs and collaborate with health and social service agencies.

The role requires Michigan nursing licensure and either a BSN with 1 year of public health nursing or an ADN with 3 years. You will lead program activities, teach communities and organize services to improve population health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with 1 year of public health nursing experience.
• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) with 3 years of public health nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate health trends and assess population health to inform strategies.
• Coordinate health services among Genesee County Health Department, hospitals, and providers.
• Promote access to health services and improve referral systems for underserved populations.
• Teach, counsel and implement preventive and rehabilitative health measures.
• Develop and coordinate special programs; supervise staff and collect data for QA.

Education

BSN + 1 year of public health nursing

ADN + 3 years of public health nursing

Job description

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)

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.

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.