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.
