Job Description
Salary: $27.83 - $36.02 Hourly
Location : Muskegon, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-02362
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 08/26/2025
Closing Date: 9/10/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Description of Work 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. Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications 1. Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Nursing;
OR Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with any major;
AND Have a minimum of one (1) year of work experience in Public or Community Health or related field;
OR Possess an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Applied Science (AAS) Nursing;
AND Have a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in Public or Community Health or related field.
2. Possess and maintain a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
3. Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
Physical Conditions / Work Location PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES A Public Health Nurse performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 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
Additional Information CLICK HERE FOR JOB DESCRIPTION: EVALUATION CONTENT 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.
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE 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.
PURPOSE 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 Bargaining unit employees will be eligible for County benefits three (3) calendar months after date of hire into a permanent position and upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1 Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, $1,250 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,000. 2 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, $2,500 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance - 10%
Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits
No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)
Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2 Single Plan: $1,650 Deductible, $800 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250
2 People/Family: $3,300 Deductible, $1,600 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500. Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits
Monthly Employee Premium: Single-$161.58, 2 person- $387.80, Family- $484.76
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)
High Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA, Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible
No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 Available at 90 days of continuous employment
Dental Insurance
15% employee premium contribution
Available at 90 days of continuous employment
Vision Insurance
15% employee premium contribution
Available at 90 days of continuous employment
Benefit Option
In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50
Retirement
Defined Contribution (DC) plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 3.5% employee contribution. There is a 6-year graduated vesting for the employer contribution.
Retiree Insurance
Healthcare Savings Plan (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 2% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years.
Life Insurance and AD & D
Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000
Available at 90 days of continuous employment
Sick Leave
10 days annually accumulated at .385 days per pay period. Available upon completion of 90 days of continuous eligible County service
Annual Leave
13 days, accumulated .500 hrs. per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service.
Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service.
Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout
Employee may elect up to 40 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only.
Personal Days
2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeited, Available upon hire
Holidays
13 days
COLA/Longevity
All employees are eligible for COLA based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $400 after 3 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment. Maximum payment amount is $1,250
Voluntary Benefits
(100% employee pay)
Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement) Available at 90 days of continuous employment
Bereavement
At discretion of Health Director, additional 2 days' paid leave for lengthy travel. See Contract for specific terms and conditions. Available upon hire.
Student Loan Forgiveness
You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal programs designed for people who work in public service including Local government (Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Expanded PSLF).
*Rates and coverage are always subject to change.
Job Tags
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