Nurses- are you looking for a change? At Calhoun County Public Health Department, we are recruiting nurses who value autonomy, working at the top of their licenses, and work-life balance. 

Public Health Nurses practice in a variety of settings. They participate in committees and help develop policies, and may even assist on grants. Public health nursing is a great fit for nurses who are big picture thinkers. They enjoy up to 14 paid holidays and weekends off. Job shadowing is available for the right candidate- if you’re curious, come see what public health nursing is really like. Multilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Under the general direction of the Program Supervisor, provides public health nursing services to individuals and families.
Calhoun County is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workplace that provides an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all employees and the public it serves. 

• Assess and monitor community health status, factors that influence health, and patient and community needs and assets.
• Investigate and address health problems and hazards affecting the community.
• Effectively communicate with the patient and community regarding health, factors that influence it, and how to improve.
• Strengthen, support, and mobilize the patient and community to improve health.
• Collaborate to champion policies and plans that impact public health.
• Utilize regulatory actions to promote the health of the community.
• Promote equitable access to services and care.
• Collaborate with and support a diverse and skilled public health workforce.
• Collaborate in a strong public health infrastructure for the community.
• Provide STI and HIV counseling and testing per protocols.
• Provide gynecological and male health exams when necessary.
• Administer medications per medical standing orders including STI treatment and birth control.
• Maintain HAPIS certification to provide HIV counseling and testing, as needed or appropriate.
• Provide specimen collection (venipuncture, urine, stool, sputum, etc.) of all age groups.
• Provide immunization to adults and children; extensive knowledge of immunization schedule and recommendations.
• Provide immunization waiver education.
• Possess ability to exercise independent judgement within scope of practice and standing orders.
• Provide clinic services at the Calhoun County Correctional Facility to inmates.
• Work within the limited community resources by referring patients to the appropriate local agencies.
• Provide education and resources on subjects such as, family planning, immunizations, lead exposure and prevention and safer sex practices.
• Ensure patient confidentiality in all settings.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a nursing assessment on individuals who present for services, possibly including a health history, physical assessment, and a psychosocial assessment.
• Provide information and referrals as necessary. 
• Document services performed; maintain required program records.
• Monitor inventory of medications per Michigan Pharmacy Law and place order as is necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Accreditation standards. 
• Provide input for new or revised policies and procedures.
• Participate in team and general staff meetings.
• Participate in public health quality programs (e.g., Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control). 
• Participation in emergency exercises and training required.
• Assess own needs for professional growth and participates in education that increases knowledge and skills in area of responsibilities; maintains required Nursing CEUs.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures and maintain client confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

1. Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Michigan. BSN preferred.
2. One to three years of experience in nursing is required, with an emphasis in public health preferred.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to provide courteous and accurate information often under stressful situations for families. Multilingual preferred.
4. Good computer skills to communicate regularly via e-mail and to collect data on electronic forms or formatted spreadsheets.
5. Mental ability to frequently handle simultaneous projects requiring concentration and attention to detail with frequent distractions due to people and/or telephone calls.
6. Occasionally required to climb and/or kneel and periodically required to stoop or bend to accommodate different working positions.
7. Frequently required to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, perform repetitive movement, and/or work in confined areas.
8. A valid Michigan driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and a personal vehicle including proof of vehicle insurance are required.

Working Conditions

1. Clinic/Office environment.
2. Travel may be required.
3. May have contact with infectious disease and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
4. On-call availability to respond to emergencies (e.g., program-related and public health emergencies).
5. Extended workdays (beyond 8 hours/day) and weekends or holidays may be required. 
6. May encounter threatening people and other dangerous situations.

This position may be eligible for student loan repayment via the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program.