Public Health Nurse

Overview

A Public Health Nurse, under general supervision, performs comprehensive nursing services in preventive health, home health, and clinic programs including assessment, diagnosis, teaching, counseling, and prevention services to individuals, families, and groups to promote health and wellness to clients and residents in the county. An employee in this class exercises considerable independent judgment in the performance of job duties, referring only difficult or unusual problems to supervisory personnel for clinical assistance.

During a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties or perform emergency response roles, inside or outside Muskegon County.

A Public Health Nurse performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

An employee in this class generally works at the Health Department, various community sites, or in client homes. Travel to various locations within the County may be required. This employee will be exposed to blood and bodily fluids.

Limitations This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position.

When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE