Public Health Nurse

Salary : $72,300.80 - $92,976.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, 730 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600061
Department: Health Department
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Description
The City of Racine Health Department is recruiting for a talented Public Health Nurse. We also offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, pension program, HSA, generous time off and flexible schedule. City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today!

As a Public Health Nurse, you will play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and families in our community. This position focuses on maternal and child health and sexual and reproductive clinical services, emphasizing prevention, early intervention, and health education. Join a dedicated team committed to advancing health equity, promoting healthy pregnancies and birth outcomes, and building stronger families across Racine.

Position Purpose:
The Public Health Nurse provides skilled public health nursing services under the direction of the Public Health Administrator and / or their designee.

** New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.**

Essential Duties

• Assess individual holistic needs, including psychological, social, environmental, nutritional, family, and personal through health clinics and home visitation.
• Assist individuals in maintaining / improving their health through health promotion and disease prevention services including women's pelvic and men's genital examinations.
• Utilize Medical Director Standing Orders indicating treatment and coordination of client care.
• Perform skilled nursing interventions including surveillance, investigation, case finding, creating / maintaining community partnerships, implement policies/procedures/plans.
• Conduct outreach/referral/follow-up, case management, health education, counseling, consultation, screening and advocacy.
• Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of sexually transmitted infections.
• Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of childhood / adult vaccine schedules, education, administration, and maintenance of vaccine records.
• Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of communicable diseases and lead poisoning.
• Maintain patient records utilizing software applications, computer systems, and/or written notes according to program and best practice standards.
• Use critical thinking skills to coordinate appropriate care plans, and to direct critical interventions and / or referrals.
• Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nursing applicable to the areas of assessment, promotion and maintenance of the health of at-risk individuals, families, and the community.
• Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of standard, health assessment practices, protocols and equipment.
• Coordinate epidemiological event responses, including foodborne illness outbreaks, to determine causes and corrective actions.
• Provide input at case management encounters, departmental meetings, conferences, evaluations, planning committees, and outreach activities.
• Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Manage assigned grants and / or contracts, ensure that objectives and deliverables are met, and reports are completed on time / resubmit grant applications.
• Collaborate effectively with agency administration to provide services for community emergency intervention.
• Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Act as a first responder in a natural disaster or any public health, chemical, biological, nuclear or radiological event.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program. The accredited program shall include specific preparation in public health nursing or community health nursing.
• Current Register Nursing license with the State of Wisconsin is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• In addition, a minimum of two (2) years of employment in the field of nursing with demonstrated expertise in all requisite areas; additional years of experience is desirable.
• A valid Wisconsin driver's license and reliable motor vehicle with mandatory levels of insurance coverage.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain such certification within six months of hire. Certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preference will be shown to candidates who demonstrate the following :

• Three (3) years' work experience with a governmental public health agency.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish / English).
• Experience working with various racial and ethnic groups.
• Enhanced familiarity / experience with statistical theory / methods.
• Experience in public speaking with the ability to present data and other program materials in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Working knowledge of community systems / ability to initiate referrals to community health care providers, social service, and advocacy agencies, and the ability to effectively refer clients as needed.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards and all aspects of client privacy practices.
• Knowledge / experience evaluating health trends and risk factors of target populations.
• Ability to establish professional relationships with clients, peers, supervisors and community organization members.
• Personal initiative combined with the ability to work independently and interdependently.
• Substantial working knowledge of and experience with current Microsoft Office suite or newer (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher), desktop publishing, and the Internet combined with the ability to pass all required skills tests.
• Previous experience working with large / specialized databases and preparing data for analysis.
• Ability to analyze data and / or manipulate data in Microsoft Excel and / or applicable databases using established criteria to determine significance and assess outcomes.
• Must be able to compare, count, measure, copy, compute, tabulate, and categorize data combined with the ability to pass all required skills tests
• Ability to effectively acquire and utilize scientific / client data obtained from a variety of sources including patient records, lab reports, physician orders, maps, flow charts, and statistical reports.
• Ability to comprehend, utilize, and implement information from a variety of sources including personnel policies, employee performance evaluations, time study sheets, policy documents, nursing procedure manuals, scientific medical textbooks, and computer software operating manuals.
• Proficient oral / written English language skills including proper spelling, punctuation and grammar with the ability to pass required skill tests.
• Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels of responsibility including clients and their families, physicians, local / state / and federal personnel, pharmacists, hospital and jail personnel.
• Ability to assist in the development, submission, and implementation of successful grant proposals.
• Ability to interpret, regulate, and enforce state, local, and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
• Ability to effectively train and coordinate activities of interns and visiting students

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands of the Position

• Standing, walking, sitting, and stooping.
• Kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting.
• Reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling (up to 35 lbs.).
• Handling, grasping, fingering, filing, typing, and writing.

Environmental/Work Conditions
Office and a wide variety of indoor/outdoor environments.

Equipment Used
Effective utilization and maintenance of computer workstations, associated equipment and software / database applications, copy center, fax machine, multi-line telephone system, cellular telephone, flashlight, digital / video camera, audio / visual and miscellaneous office / medical / inspection / laboratory equipment.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer
City Employee Benefits - 2026

• Health Insurance
  1. 92.5% of the Premium is paid by the City of Racine - either single or family.
     • Centivo administers the PPO Plans that are offered. You can chose from two high-deductible health plans and one low-deductible health plan, with two different networks offered.
     • CVS Caremark administers our prescription plan
  2. Payment of $50 per month to employees who waive health coverage
• Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
  1. A Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) is a tax beneficial savings account that can be used in conjunction with a qualified High - Deductible Health Plan. The funds put into an H.S.A. may be used on future, eligible health care expenses without any taxation. The City makes a prorated, one-time contribution to an employee's Health Savings Account, with the amount of the contribution determined at the time of hire.
  2. The maximum contribution amounts are determined by the IRS each year.
• Racine Employee Health & Wellness Center
  1. The Employee Health and Wellness Center run by Ascension Wisconsin is available to you and your dependent(s) if enrolled in the medical insurance
  2. It provides comprehensive services including clinic visits, health coaching, and preventative exams and health screenings.
• Life Insurance
  1. City provides one unit equal to your annual earnings
  2. Employee may buy additional insurance - each unit is equal to your annual earnings.
  3. Maximum additional life insurance is four units; For a total of five (5) units at the maximum coverage.
  4. Cost depends on age and annual salary
  5. Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance is available - maximum coverage is $20,000 for spouse and $10,000 for dependents, cost is $3.20 per month or half for $1.60/month
• Pension
  1. Wisconsin Retirement System, the contribution rate for 2026 is 14.4% Funded 50% by the City of Racine and 50% by the employee.
  2. Rates can change per year depending upon what is approved through WRS.
• Vacation
  1. Less than 4 years of continuous service - 96 hours
  2. At least 4 years but less than 9 years of continuous service - 136
  3. At least 9 years but less than 14 years of continuous service - 176
  4. At least 14 years but less than 21 years of continuous service - 216
  5. At least 21 years of continuous service - 256
  6. You may carry over up to 80 hours into the next year.
  7. During the first calendar year of employment, new employees shall earn vacation on a prorated basis based on the new employee's start date.
• Holidays
  1. 13 paid holidays, 12 scheduled and 1 floating
• Sick Leave
  1. Accrues at the rate of 1 day per full month worked.
• Casual Days
  1. You can earn up to 4 casual days based off the amount of sick time that you have accrued.
  2. You are also eligible for an additional casual day if you use 16 hours or less of sick time in the preceding year.
• Dental Insurance
  1. MetLife administers our dental plan with two options available to employees (Basic plan or Advanced plan). Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.
  2. The City of Racine pays for the Basic Employee premium if you are enrolled in the medical insurance.
• Vision Insurance
  1. Superior Vision administers our vision plan with one option. Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.
• Flexible Spending Plans
  1. Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts administered by Health Equity.
  2. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS each year.
• Short Term Disability Policy
  1. Automatically enrolled in a short-term disability insurance policy through MetLife, excludes Water and Wastewater Utility Employees.
  2. 70% of annual income, up to 13 weeks with a maximum benefit of $2,000 weekly.
• Employee Assistance Program
  1. The City of Racine offers an employee assistance program through Advocate Aurora.
• Parental Leave
  1. 320 hours of paid parental leave, if eligible for FMLA. Water and Wastewater Utility employees are eligible for 80 hours.
• Deferred Compensation
  1. Provided through Nationwide, Security Benefit (RPA/The Standard) or Wisconsin Deferred Comp.
• Supplemental Insurance
  1. Provided through AFLAC Funded by payroll deduction
  2. Accident, Hospital & Cancer policies are available
• Tuition Reimbursement
  1. $4,000 per year, or 80% of the employee's total tuition cost, whichever is lower.
• Student Loan Repayment Program
  1. The Student Loan Repayment Program, administered by Bakertilly Vantagen, helps assist you with the financial burden of the education that you have received. Non City of Racine residents can receive up to $1,200 per year towards student loan repayments, and City of Racine residents can receive up to $2,400 per year towards student loan repayments.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  1. The PSLF Program promotes full-time public sector employment. Public Employees, may qualify for public service loan forgiveness after making 120 payments toward their student loans while working full-time in public service. This means that nurses, policeman, firefighters, public health, and government employees can be eligible for participation. The Forgiveness Program was designed uniquely to provide relief to those who are doing the best for our communities every day. To find out if you qualify for a forgiveness program call View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Wellness Incentive
  1. Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan who complete the Wellness Incentive requirements are eligible to receive $200, spouses receive $100.
• Fitness Reimbursement
  1. Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan are eligible for 50% reimbursement of their annual membership fee up to a maximum of $200 per household.
  2. Reimbursement also includes fitness classes and weight reduction programs.
• City of Racine Residency
  1. City of Racine employees that are non-represented are eligible for a 4% per hour pay differential if you provide proof that you are City of Racine resident.
     • City of Racine residency pay differential rates are different for:
       • Racine Police Association - 3% differential rate
       • Local 321 Firefighter Union - 3% differential rate
       • Transit Union - 2% differential rate
  2. You can receive additional City contribution into your H.S.A. account if you are a City of Racine Resident. Residency contributions are based on what
• Racine Financial Empowerment Center
  1. The Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) provides free one-on-one professional financial counseling for all City of Racine employees, and residents of the City of Racine.

Additional information about the City's comprehensive benefits package can be found on the following website;
01


What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate (PHD)
• None

02


Do you currently hold a BSN in Nursing or higher?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you hold a valid State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License? If so, please provide license number.
04


How many years of experience evaluating nursing care plans and documentation do you have?

• 0-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years
• none of the above

05


Do you possess current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07


This position requires a minimum of two years of experience. Please describe your relevant experience.
08


Are you willing and able to perform home visits as part of this role?

• Yes
• No

09


How many years of experience in clinic, community, and home visit settings?

• None
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

10


Are you willing and able to complete a required respirator fit test as a condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

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