Public Health Nurse ; Mobile County Health Department

Overview

General Information
This is nursing work at the beginning level in a generalized public health program.

JURISDICTION YEARLY RATE

MOBILE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT $48,092 - $76,883

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of an accredited nursing program leading to certification as a Registered Nurse; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Alabama; must be willing to furnish own automobile and possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.

For more details, please see Class Specifications | PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I | Class Spec Details ()

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a Job Opps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.

Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at .

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types:
Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires that you be willing to furnish your own automobile. Are you willing to furnish your own automobile?

• Yes
• No

03

The Public Health Nurse I position requires a valid driver's license from your state of residence.

NOTE:

A valid driver's license is one that is NOT expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. While attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire. Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

The position of Public Health Nurse I requires possession of a valid license issued by the State of Alabama Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). Do you have a current State of Alabama Board of Nursing license as a Registered Nurse?

• Yes
• No

05

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

• 8th grade
• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• High School or GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• Associate Degree
• 3 years of college
• 4 years of college
• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a…