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Location : Health Department 700 Fuller Avenue NE Grand Rapids
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2301-605-3250-REF
Department: Health Department
Opening Date: 05/19/2023
Closing Date: 6/9/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Responsibilities
*New graduates are encouraged to apply*
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are on the rise and have increased for the fifth year straight. Personal Health Services is a program designed to reduce the incidence and impact of STIs by increasing access to STI education, testing and treatment. Public Health Nursing is a calling for nurses that look to make a positive impact in population health at a community level.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will use their educational background to provide nursing and casework services for our diverse Kent County clientele within our Personal Health Program services. Duties will include conducting disease surveillance and epidemiological investigations to prevent or control sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and Tuberculosis, as well as other communicable and non-communicable diseases by initiating appropriate public health action. Actions may include, but not limited to educating and counseling patients, family members, close contacts and partners on disease information, transmission, testing, and prevention methods as well as referring patients and their contacts to seek follow-up treatment, case management and other social services, as needed.
Full-time Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, no weekends, nights or holidays. Will be required to work 10am to 7pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
2023 Starting Wages:
$28.19- A Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 36 months or less experience as a Registered Nurse.$29.23 - B Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 37 months to 60 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.$30.52 - 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.$31.52 - D Step: Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 37 months or more experience as a Registered Nurse.
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.
Experience in testing and treating sexually transmitted diseases desired. HIV certification desired. Computer literacy, including working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database management required. 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
Kent County takes pride in living our values to foster a true sense of belonging among all of our staff. Please take a moment to review our Core Values. https://accesskent.com/Departments/HumanResources/pdfs/KC-Core-Values.pdf
Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive. Watch this video on why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
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
1½ 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
1½ 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.
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Location : Health Department 700 Fuller Avenue NE Grand Rapids
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2301-605-3250-REF
Department: Health Department
Opening Date: 05/19/2023
Closing Date: 6/9/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Responsibilities
*New graduates are encouraged to apply*
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are on the rise and have increased for the fifth year straight. Personal Health Services is a program designed to reduce the incidence and impact of STIs by increasing access to STI education, testing and treatment. Public Health Nursing is a calling for nurses that look to make a positive impact in population health at a community level.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will use their educational background to provide nursing and casework services for our diverse Kent County clientele within our Personal Health Program services. Duties will include conducting disease surveillance and epidemiological investigations to prevent or control sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and Tuberculosis, as well as other communicable and non-communicable diseases by initiating appropriate public health action. Actions may include, but not limited to educating and counseling patients, family members, close contacts and partners on disease information, transmission, testing, and prevention methods as well as referring patients and their contacts to seek follow-up treatment, case management and other social services, as needed.
Full-time Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, no weekends, nights or holidays. Will be required to work 10am to 7pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
2023 Starting Wages:
$28.19- A Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 36 months or less experience as a Registered Nurse.$29.23 - B Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 37 months to 60 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.$30.52 - 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.$31.52 - D Step: Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 37 months or more experience as a Registered Nurse.
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.
Experience in testing and treating sexually transmitted diseases desired. HIV certification desired. Computer literacy, including working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database management required. 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
Kent County takes pride in living our values to foster a true sense of belonging among all of our staff. Please take a moment to review our Core Values. https://accesskent.com/Departments/HumanResources/pdfs/KC-Core-Values.pdf
Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive. Watch this video on why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
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
1½ 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
1½ 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.
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