The Mission of the Berrien County Health Department is to prevent disease, prolong life, protect the health of the community, and promote an optimal quality of life for the citizens of Berrien County.

Berrien County Health Department is currently hiring for Public Health Nurse to join our team in Benton Harbor or Niles Michigan! The Public Health Nurse is responsible for provides public health nursing services in a professional manner using nursing assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, assurance and evaluation framework.

Compensation:

• $54,029 - $60,774 yearly

Berrien County Employee Benefits

A career with the Berrien County Health Department provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a County Employee you and your family can have access to the following:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Reimbursement or BCBS Insurance enrollment
• Employee Mental Health Assistance Program (EAP)
• Berrien County Pension/ Employee Retirement Plan
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Paid Time off
• Paid Sick Time
• Public Service Loan forgiveness
• Life Insurance

Job Responsibilities:

• Promotes the health of individuals, families, and the community through education, counseling, and appropriate preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative measures.
• Provides nursing service in homes and clinics including services such as immunization of children and adults; communicable disease control; childhood lead poisoning; adolescent school services; case management of children with special needs; women, infants and children; nutrition education, and family planning services.
• Participates in the determination of priorities for nursing service according to identified community needs and the kind and amount of available nursing service.
• Maintains communication with professional and lay members of the community and with other social service agencies regarding public health services.
• Provides supportive care by listening, managing client interactions and making referrals to appropriate agencies and organizations.
• Documents client interaction, activities, phone calls and follow up.
• Participates in activities to promote professional advancement through conferences, workshops and professional readings.
• Performs a variety of assessments and uses problem solving techniques to determine a client’s level of health risk.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in nursing and registration as a Nurse in the State of Michigan.

Experience: None.

OR

Education: Registration as a Nurse in the State of Michigan.

Experience: An accumulated total of two years paid, full-time experience in a hospital, clinic or the military services which includes an accumulated total of one year paid full-time experience in community or public health field nursing.

Note: A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is also able to apply for this position; an employee with an LPN is paid at one grade LESS on the salary schedule.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license and a vehicle is required.

In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,029.00 - $60,774.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LPN License or RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person