There is a job vacancy in the BAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT – FAMILY PLANNING
JOB TITLE: Public Health Nurse (Part-time)
RATE OF PAY:
B.S.N.: $28.41/hour - $31.86/hour (3-year range)
R.N.: $28.03/hour - $31.02/hour (3-year range)
Application Procedure: Apply online at www.baycountymi.gov
JOB POSTING END DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
*Part-time position (up to 24 hours per week) with limited benefits as provided for within the Public Health Nurses Organization labor agreement, although union membership is voluntary.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides a wide range of nursing services with emphasis on health promotion, health education, health maintenance and consistent with Health Department nursing standards and procedures. Job responsibilities and activities include providing education, referrals and direct nursing care for teen and adult clients seeking Family Planning and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) care while working closely with the Nurse Practitioner and other members of the health care team. He/she will maintain documentation and reports according to agency and program policies. May be cross trained in other health department clinics, communicable disease control and investigation, and selected assessment/screening programs. Participates in community and health department programs. Supervision received: Works under the Nursing Clinical Services Manager, also receives direction from Nurse Practitioners and Medical Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides Family Planning and related health services to clients following policy and procedures of clinic. Duties include, but not limited to assessment of individual client needs for appropriate care in areas of: Pregnancy testing and counseling; educating clients on sexual health, family planning, and/or contraceptives; dispensing contraceptives as ordered by the Nurse Practitioner; HIV pre/post counseling, testing and risk reduction planning; STI counseling, diagnosis, treatment; documentation and client partner notification; referrals to appropriate health and/or social agencies.
2. Performs documentation within the Electronic Health Records
3. Preps room for patient (example: set out supplies that might be needed for a pap smear, Placement or removal of contraceptive method, etc.) before and following patient encounter.
4. Administer treatments/procedures under the direction and supervision of nurse practitioners/medical director.
5. Assessment of client immunization status and may provide immunizations per Immunization Program policies.
6. May obtain and process specimens- example: clean catch urine, throat culture, venipuncture
7. Provides consultant to families/schools/other social/health agencies in reference to Family Planning, STIs, HIV/AIDS, immunizations.
8. Trained in the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS).
9. Assists with annual review and updates to the Family Planning Guidance Manual in accordance with state guidelines.
10. Assists with annual review and updates to the Family Planning and STI standing Orders.
11. Completes weekly and/or monthly medication inventory and ordering and restocking supplies for Clinic.
12. Completes quarterly chart audits.
13. Coordinates and collaborates with all members of the team to facilitate this inter-professional approach. Contributes to continuity of care by planning and exchanging information with other disciplines, physicians, hospitals and other appropriate health and social agencies, as necessary.
14. In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Bay County. Perform emergency response roles, as required.
15. Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
16. All other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications
• Possession of a current license to practice Professional nursing in Michigan.
• B.S.N. preferred or A.D.N. or diploma from a school of nursing approved by the N.L.N. of Nursing
• Demonstrated competency in practice of professional nursing.
• Experience working with all age groups, ability to communicate with individuals from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Proficiency in use of technology/software applications required.
Desired Qualifications
• One year of public health nursing experience desired.
• Experience and knowledge in Family Planning, communicable diseases & immunizations preferred.
Applicants may be required to take written and/or other examinations.
Physical: (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations) This position requires sitting, being
mobile, bending and/or standing for significant periods of time. Additional requirements include the ability to move objects according to the following weight and frequency: Generally, 20-50 pounds of force up to one third of the time. Candidate must possess physical dexterity to perform medical procedures related to job. Candidate must have adequate visual acuity and hearing comprehension to read reports and communicate with clients and other providers and have adequate physical dexterity for the demands of the job. Must have a valid vehicle operator’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Equal Opportunity Employer
“Bay County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Bay County and its departments to pursue equal employment opportunity regardless of height, weight, political or religious affiliations, race, color, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected classification set forth by law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of the department, and the public.”
F.L.S.A.: Non-Exempt
