public health nurse - Grand Rapids, MI , USA, United States - Kent County, MI

Description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Health Department 700 Fuller Avenue NE Grand Rapids

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: REF

Department: Health Department

Opening Date: 04/26/2024

Closing Date: 5/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Responsibilities

If you are a nurse looking to make a difference in a families' life. This may be the position for you.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide WIC, Oral Health and Immunization Program services within the Community Clinical Services Division of the Kent County Health Department. Duties will include hemoglobin and anthropometric assessments, nutrition assessment and counseling, breastfeeding and lactation support, providing medical and social referrals, oral health screenings and fluoride varnish applications as well as assessing immunization records, educating clients on vaccine preventable diseases and administering routine and travel vaccinations.

Clinic based work schedule: Full Time schedule consists of Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm (exception: the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month are Night Clinic with hours between 10am-7pm); no weekends or holidays.

2024 Starting Wages: $ A Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 36 months or less experience as a Registered Nurse.$ B Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 37 months to 60 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.$ 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.$ D Step: Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 37 months or more experience as a Registered Nurse.

*This position is referral bonus eligible.
Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a National League of Nursing accredited nursing institution and current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.

Desire breastfeeding educational certifications (IBCLC, CLS, CLE) and experience working with maternal, infant and child populations.

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.

Additional Information

All Kent County Health Department employees, regardless of position, are required to have their immunization status assessed and vaccinations brought up to date in accordance with the current CDC recommendations for health care professionals, with exceptions only as required by law. Mandatory vaccines include annual influenza vaccination.

*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
Teamsters - Public Health Nurses
Effective January 1, 2023

Benefits

Full-time

Medical and Prescription Plans

Health Care Premium

Health Care Providers - BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network HMO
Prescription Provider - Capital Rx
20% of total health care premium per month - pretax
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits will become effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.

Dental Plan - Varipro

Class I - 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)

All other services - 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)

Up to $2,500 annually per family

Vision Plan - VSP

No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctors

Life Insurance

$50,000 Term Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum - $15,000/Maximum -$150,000

Flexible Spending - Varipro

Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care

Vacation Leave

8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month
96 hours per year. See contract for subsequent accrual.

Sickness & Accident Plan

1st day of accident or 8th day of illness

67% of gross wages

26 week benefit

Eligible after 6 months of service credit

Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours

Long Term Disability

60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days

Paid Time Off

40 hours (employees on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service credit)
Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year
May accumulate up to 120 hours.
Unused paid time off in excess of 120 hours will be added to the employee's retirement bonus bank.

Holidays

11 Scheduled Holidays

Probation Period

6 months for full-time employees

Overtime

11⁄2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 per week

(includes weekends and holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement

$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)

Mileage

Published IRS Rate

Deferred Compensation

Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period

Retirement

Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings

Sick Pay Converstion

Employees who retire will receive pension service credit for their retirement bonus bank. (Hours can only be used for service credit in calculating pension benefit, not to establish retirement eligibility) (Deferred Retirements not eligible)

Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement

Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
Teamsters - Public Health Nurses
Effective January 1, 2023

Benefits

Part-time

Medical and Prescription Plans

Health Care Premium

Eligible to purchase at group rate, less $35 per pay period contribution paid by the County
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives

Dental Plan

Not Eligible

Vision Plan

Not Eligible

Life Insurance

Not Eligible

Supplemental Life Insurance

Not Eligible

Flexible Spending - Varipro

Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care

Vacation Leave

Accrual based on weekly hours. See contract for details.

Sickness & Accident Plan

1st day of accident or 8th day of illness

67% of gross wages

26 week benefit

Eligible after 6 months of service credit

Long Term Disability

60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days

Personal Leave Time

20 hours (employees on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service credit)
Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year
May accumulate up to 120 hours.
Unused paid time off in excess of 120 hours will be added to the employee's retirement bonus bank.

Holidays

10 Scheduled Holidays
See contract for pay details

Probation Period

9 months for Part-Time employees

Overtime

11⁄2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 per week

(includes weekends and holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement

Not eligible

Mileage

Published IRS Rate

Deferred Compensation

Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period

Retirement

Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings

Sick Time Conversion

Employees who retire will receive pension service credit for their retirement bonus bank. (Hours can only be used for service credit in calculating pension benefit, not to establish retirement eligibility) (Deferred Retirements not eligible)

Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement

*The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the summary plan descriptions.

01

Do you currently possess an appropriate and valid nursing license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan?

• Yes
• No

02

Please select only one of the following indicating whether you are interested in full time, part time or both.

• Full Time
• Part Time
• Both

Required Question