Public Health Nurse Coordinator

Genesee County Human Resources; 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 plan, organize and perform broad professional public health nursing functions, coordinating health programs across agencies and communities.

The candidate will coordinate services, promote community health, and lead program activities with supervision as required. Requires BSN and valid Michigan RN license with public health nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• 1 year of experience in public health nursing, or ADN with 3 years' experience.
• Must be registered as a nurse in Michigan or have a temporary permit.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and a vehicle for county business.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate health trends and assess health status of populations and determinants of health.
• Perform public health sciences including biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental public health.
• Coordinate health services among Genesee County Health Department, hospitals, physicians and social agencies.
• Improve referral system and increase access to health services for those in need.
• Promote and maintain the health of individuals, families and the community through teaching and counseling.
• Assist in evaluating health needs and participate in planning and implementing programs.
• Organize and instruct volunteers or other community professionals.
• Develop and coordinate implementation of special programs.
• Provide routine direction to other employees.
• Prepare reports and maintain records as required.
• Collect data for quality assurance and program evaluation.

Skills

Public health nursing

Community health

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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 -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.

Please See The Attached Job Description For More Details.

Salary: $33.73 per hour

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