Public Health Nurse II-Tuberculosis Program

$52,519.22 - $66,266.20 Annually

Pontiac, MI

Full Time

Health/Clinic

2022-232

Continuous

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides direct clinical and consultative professional public health nursing services to County residents with diagnosed or suspected tuberculosis (TB). Provides services for family centered care emphasizing disease prevention, early detection, and referrals. Assesses and evaluates client needs, provides consultation and public health nursing services to individuals with active tuberculosis and their families as required to promote the health of County residents. Nursing services are provided in a variety of settings including homes, community facilities, Health Division Clinics, and remotely. Exercises a considerable degree of independent judgment in planning for and implementing public health nursing services in assigned area collaborating with the medical director, the TB nursing team, and other professionals on behalf of persons and families with known or suspected health problems including tuberculosis. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

 

 

The above job description is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be all inclusive or limiting as to specific duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

1. Be licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Michigan.

2. Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. 

NOTE: Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). The degree evaluation will be required for application processing. 

3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. Out of Country driver's license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver's license before the hire date. 

4. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical established for this classification. 

5. Successfully complete the six (6) month probationary period. 

NOTE: Applicants who are eligible to be licensed by the State of Michigan and who meet the other requirements listed above may take this examination but will not be eligible for appointment until they have been licensed by or possess a valid permit from the Michigan Board of Nursing. 

Volunteer experience may be accepted provided it is equivalent in level and scope to the required experience.

You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.  

 If a job offer is made, an official transcript with the award date will be required. Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html).

Special Requirements

1. Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

2. Submit to immunizations as required by the Health Division and to tuberculin skin tests or chest X-rays at County expense.

3. Maintain current registration with the State of Michigan Board of Nursing.