Registered Nurse - Communicable Disease (Part-Time)

Registered Nurse - Communicable Disease (Part-Time)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Health Department 700 Fuller Avenue NE Grand Rapids

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

2611-605-3250

Department

Health Department

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Job Responsibilities

Make a Difference. Protect Public Health. Improve Lives.

The Kent County Health Department is seeking a dedicated Public Health Nurse to support Hepatitis C disease investigation and treatment linkage efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through patient education, disease prevention, testing, treatment coordination, and community outreach.

What Youll Do

• Conduct disease investigations and epidemiological follow-up for Hepatitis C and other reportable communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV.
• Connect individuals diagnosed with Hepatitis C to appropriate treatment and care services.
• Obtain personal and medical histories and perform patient assessments and diagnostic testing.
• Educate and counsel patients, families, close contacts, and partners regarding disease transmission, testing, treatment, and prevention.
• Coordinate referrals for follow-up treatment, case management, and additional community and social services.
• Promote HIV and STI prevention through patient-centered education and counseling.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Enjoy a schedule that supports work-life balance!

• Monday through Friday
• No weekends, nights, or holidays
• Extended hours until 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month
• Services provided at various Kent County locations

2026 Starting Wages:

$32.61- A Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 36 months or less experience as a Registered Nurse.

$33.81 - B Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 37 months to 60 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.

$35.30- 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.

$36.46 - 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.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
• Computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Commitment to providing culturally aware, client-centered care and excellent customer service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Valid, unrestricted Michigan drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to various County locations to provide services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in sexually transmitted disease (STD/STI) testing and treatment.
• HIV certification.

Additional Information

• Notices will come via email. Please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

Why Join Our Team?

At the Kent County Health Department, your work has a direct impact on the health of our community. Youll have the opportunity to:

• Make a difference in the lives of individuals and families.
• Support Hepatitis C prevention and treatment initiatives.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated public health professionals.
• Help reduce the spread of communicable diseases through education, early detection, and treatment.
• Contribute to a healthier, stronger community.

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WHY WORK AT KENT COUNTY?

Invest In Your Future

You can build a secure, lasting career here with benefits that support you and your family.

Make a Difference

Be a part of something meaningful and witness the direct impact of what you do.

Be Part of a Team

Teamwork allows us to achieve together what none of us could do alone.

Lead with Integrity

Be part of a workplace that values honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing.

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

• Yes
• No

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Have you graduated from a National League for Nursing (NLN)-accredited school of nursing?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Kent County

Address 300 Monroe Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503

Phone 616-632-7440

1-800-386-4484

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kentcountymi/default.cfm