Job description

Nursing position with independent, flexible schedule for someone who likes to work autonomously with little supervision. The position is staffing a mobile clinic unit to do immunizations, communicable disease, and WIC clinics. The RN will work with local business and partners to set clinic dates/times for the mobile clinic, and keep the mobile unit out in the community with clinics a minimum of 3 days per week.

Under the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor, provides professional public health nursing care to clients in the tri-county area by staffing a mobile clinic unit. Will be required to drive the mobile clinic unit and provide remote clinic services to vulnerable populations. Health department services include Immunizations, WIC, Sexually Transmitted Disease Control, Tuberculosis Control and comprehensive Communicable Disease surveillance and prevention. Nursing care includes assessment, interpretation of results, administering and calling in medication from standing orders, counseling and teaching, referral for other services, and evaluation of nursing care. May act as team leader for clerk/technicians. Demonstrates clear communication and integrity in support of the CHA mission, philosophy, and quality of client interventions. Promotes a model of ethical standards within the Agency and community. Developing a population-oriented view of community health is vital to appropriate public health nursing.

Employment Qualifications:

Education: Current Michigan Registered Nurse license is required.
Experience & Required Skills:

• Two or more years of professional nursing experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with co-workers, clients, community partners, community agencies/organizations and others, such as elected officials.
• Computer skills necessary to effectively utilize electronic medical record.
• Must be able to work independently and with others as a team.

Special Requirement: Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License (standard operating license, does not require any special endorsement) and reliable transportation. Will be required to drive mobile clinic van.

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week with a starting wage of $25.78 per hour. BHSJCHA offers a full range of fringe benefits including: Health, Dental, Optical, Life Insurances, Sick and Annual Leaves, an Employer Contributed Retirement Savings Plan, and Flexible Spending Plan.
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

The Benefits of Working in Public Health - Helping People Live Healthier
Feel good about making a difference in your community, promote a healthy environment, job stability and opportunities for career development, influence health policy, eradicate disease, improve the lives of children, families, and the elderly.

• 12 Paid Holidays per year - No waiting to be eligible
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage begins on 1st day of employment, with plan options with no employee contribution toward cost
• Vacation time accrues from the first day of employment, 16 days earned in the first year
• Sick time accrues from the first day of employment, 12 days annually
• Work week is only 37.5 hours, and generally Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
• AFLAC options available
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Municipal Employee Retirement System with employer contribution of 5%
• Qualified Employer under the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.78 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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