Public Health Nurse - Personal Health Services

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are on the rise and have increased for the fifth year straight. Personal Health Services is a program designed to reduce the incidence and impact of STIs by increasing access to STI education, testing and treatment. Public Health Nursing is a calling for nurses that look to make a positive impact in population health at a community level.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will use their educational background to provide nursing and casework services for our diverse Kent County clientele within our Personal Health Program services. Duties will include conducting disease surveillance and epidemiological investigations to prevent or control sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and Tuberculosis, as well as other communicable and non-communicable diseases by initiating appropriate public health action. Actions may include, but not limited to educating and counseling patients, family members, close contacts and partners on disease information, transmission, testing, and prevention methods as well as referring patients and their contacts to seek follow-up treatment, case management and other social services, as needed.
 
Full-time Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, no weekends, nights or holidays. Will be required to work 10am to 7pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

2023 Starting Wages:  
$28.19- A Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 36 months or less experience as a Registered Nurse.
$29.23 - B Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 37 months to 60 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.
$30.52 - C Step: Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 36 months or less of experience as a Registered Nurse; or Associate Degree in Nursing with 61 months or more of experience as a Registered Nurse.
$31.52 - D Step: Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 37 months or more experience as a Registered Nurse. Graduation from a National League of Nursing accredited nursing institution and current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.  

Experience in testing and treating sexually transmitted diseases desired.  HIV certification desired. Computer literacy, including working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database management required.  Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to be highly efficient while ensuring attention to detail is required.  Must interact positively and professionally with internal and external customers, and members of the general public from widely divergent cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.  Ability to provide client service from a culturally aware and client driven perspective and deliver excellent customer service to all clients while following HIPAA guidelines is essential.  Must be able to provide services to clients in a variety of County locations and possess a valid, unrestricted Michigan driver’s license and have access to regular transportation.Kent County takes pride in living our values to foster a true sense of belonging among all of our staff. Please take a moment to review our Core Values. https://accesskent.com/Departments/HumanResources/pdfs/KC-Core-Values.pdf 

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