There is a job vacancy in the BAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT-FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC.
JOB TITLE: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
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 www.baycountymi.gov
POSTING END DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
This is a full-time position (32-40 hours/week) with benefits as provided for within the Bay County Public Health Registered Nurses Organization, although union membership is voluntary.
Benefits include, but not limited to:
HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE
LIFE INSURANCE
PAID VACATION DAYS
PAID HOLIDAYS (14)
PAID SICK DAYS
PAID PERSONAL DAYS
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
PAID BEREAVEMENT
PENSION WITH EMPLOYER 4% CONTRIBUTION
FLEX SPEND ACCOUNT
*Bay County is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides public health nursing services necessary to implement the agency program in an assigned area. 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. To be cross trained in all public health department clinics and actively participates in Community and Health Department programs. Supervision received: Works under the Nursing Clinical Services Manager.
ESSSENTIAL 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. Assessment of client immunization status and may provide immunizations per Immunization Program policies
3. Helps to achieve continuity of client care by planning and exchanging information with Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and other appropriate health/social agencies, maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws.
4. Provides consultant to families/schools/other social/health agencies in reference to Family Planning, STIs, HIV/AIDS, immunizations.
5. Trained in the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS).
6. Participates in Community and Health Department in-services, projects, and health fairs on Family Planning, STIs, HIV, and immunizations.
7. Assists with annual review and updates to the Family Planning Guidance Manual in accordance with state guidelines.
8. Assists with annual review and updates to the Family Planning and STI standing Orders.
9. Completes weekly and/or monthly medication inventory and ordering and restocking supplies for Clinic.
10. Completes quarterly chart audits.
11. Actively participates in Coalitions locally/regionally.
12. In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Bay County to perform emergency response roles, as required.
13. Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
14. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensure: Possession of a current license to practice professional nursing in Michigan
Education: B.S.N. preferred or A.D.N. or diploma from a school of nursing approved by the N.L.N. of Nursing
Experience: Demonstrated competency in practice of professional nursing. Two years of satisfactory public health nursing experience desired. Experience and knowledge in Family Planning, communicable diseases & immunizations preferred. Must have a valid vehicle operator’s license and an acceptable driving record; Computer skills required.
Applicants may be required to take written and/or other examinations.
Physical: 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 tests and 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 to climb stairs, balance and navigate under unstable environmental conditions.
AN 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
