Public Health Nurse-Part-time

Salary: $34.76 - $44.70 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 730 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202500118
Department: Health Department
Opening Date: 12/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Description
The City of Racine Health Department is recruiting for a talented Part-time 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!
INTRODUCTION

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

The Public Health Nurse provides comprehensive public health nursing services in clinic, community, and home visit settings under the direction of the Public Health Administrator or designee.
This position is 32 hours per week fully onsite position. **New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.**

Essential Duties

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, implementing 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.

ASSOCIATED DUTIES

• 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 nursing license with the State of Wisconsin is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• A minimum of two (2) years of employment in the field of nursing with demonstrated expertise in all requisite areas and three (3) years of work experience with a governmental public health agency; 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 :

• 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.

The following core knowledge, skills, and abilities are required / if applicable of all personnel:

• Completion of annual N95 respirator fit testing is required. Fit testing will be conducted prior to hire and must be successfully completed before the start of employment. Employees must maintain current N95 fit testing certification throughout the duration of their employment.
• Current Tuberculosis and blood borne pathogen training or ability to obtain such certification within one year of hire. Certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Current Category A/B packaging certification or the ability to obtain such certification within one year of hire. Certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Current NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certifications, if applicable, or the ability to obtain such certification within one year of hire. Certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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

• 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 / WORKING CONDITIONS
Office and a wide variety of indoor/outdoor environments.

EQUIPMENT
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.
This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.

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
• Life Insurance
• Pension
  • Wisconsin Retirement System
• Vacation
• Holidays
  • 11 paid holidays, 10 scheduled and (1 floating - after 6 months)
• Sick Leave
  • Accrues at the rate of 1 day per full month worked.
  • You are eligible for paid sick time after you complete six full months
• Dental Insurance
  • MetLife, two options. Employee pays the premium with pre-tax dollars
  • The City of Racine pays for the Basic Employee premium if you have the health insurance.
• Vision Insurance
  • Superior Vision, one option. Employees pay the premium with pre-tax dollars
• Flex Plans
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts by UnitedHealthcare?
• Deferred Compensation
  • Provided through Nationwide, Security Benefit or Wisconsin Deferred Comp.
  • Funded by payroll deduction with pre-tax dollars
  • Maximum contribution for anyone under 50 is the lesser of $18,500 or 100% of gross income
• Supplemental Insurance
  • Provided through AFLAC Funded by payroll deduction
  • Accident, Short Term Disability, Hospital & Cancer policies are available

01


Are you currently a City of Racine employee?

• Yes
• No

02


What is your highest level of education?

• High School
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate (PHD)
• Other

03


Do you currently hold a BSN in Nursing or higher?

• Yes
• No

04


Number of years experience evaluating nursing care plans and documentation?

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

05


Do you hold a valid State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License? If so, please provide license number.
06


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

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08


This position requires a minimum of two years of experience. Please describe your relevant experience.
09


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

• Yes
• No

10


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

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

Required Question