Job Summary:
Works under the supervision of the Personal & Family Health Supervisor, performs duties using professional judgment. Will provide clinical and field nursing services which may include but not be limited to Syringe Access, Communicable Disease, Family Planning, WIC, Immunizations, Children’s Special Health Care, and other Personal Health programs. Responsible for ensuring quality nursing services are rendered to all clients in accordance with the Michigan Nurse Practice Act and the standards of the Health Department.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification/Licensure:
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; Current State of Michigan nursing licensure, or eligibility for licensure with application for temporary license;

Experience: Minimum of two-year’s nursing experience.

Other Requirements: Current CPR certification. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s
license. Ability to provide own transportation.

Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements:
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory and skills
• Ability to plan and schedule skilled nursing
• Ability to educate and train staff and/or clients and their families
• Excellent documentation skills
• Good communication skills

Physical Requirements: [This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]:
• Stooping and bending to examine children and adults.
• Climbs stairs to access clients in their homes.
• Ability to travel throughout the county to various clinic locations.
• Ability to access clients in their homes.
• Ability to access office files.
• Ability to enter and access information using a computer.
• Lifts and carries various materials and supplies to locations where services are delivered.
• Ability to carry and lift small children and equipment such as computers weighing up to 40 lbs.

Working Conditions:
• Significant travel to various destinations within assigned work area.
• Frequent exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Irregular work hours
• Works in office conditions and travels throughout community to work in homes and other locations where services are delivered.
• Exposure to environmental hazards.
• Handles household hazardous waste materials.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and blood and other bodily fluids.

Work Contact Group:
• All departments
• Member of interdisciplinary team



Interested applicants may apply by submitting an application and a resume to Jill Schaefer, Executive Assistant, jschaefer@chippewahd.com. The application may be found on our website at https://www.chippewahd.com/general-5. EOE. The position will remain open until filled.