Public Health Nurse
$52,000 - $72,800/Yr
County Of Muskegon - Muskegon, MI
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Muskegon, MI
About the position
The Public Health Nurse at the County of Muskegon is responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing services focused on preventive health, home health, and clinic programs. This role involves assessment, diagnosis, teaching, counseling, and prevention services aimed at promoting health and wellness among individuals, families, and groups within the county. The nurse operates with a significant degree of independence, addressing routine issues while escalating complex cases to supervisory personnel. Additionally, the nurse may be called upon to fulfill specialized duties during public health emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nursing services in preventive health, home health, and clinic programs.
- Conduct assessments and diagnoses for clients and residents.
- Provide teaching and counseling to promote health and wellness.
- Deliver prevention services to individuals, families, and groups.
- Exercise independent judgment in the performance of job duties.
- Refer complex or unusual problems to supervisory personnel for clinical assistance.
- Report for specialized assigned duties during public health emergencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; OR Bachelor's degree in any major with a minimum of one year of work experience in Public or Community Health; OR Associate's degree in Applied Science (AAS) Nursing with a minimum of two years of work experience in Public or Community Health.
- Possess and maintain a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Valid Michigan driver's license.
