Public Health Nurse

Position: Public Health Nurse (Carbon County, Wyoming). Position Overview As a Public Health Nurse serving Carbon County, you’ll lead health promotion, disease prevention, and community outreach in Rawlins and surrounding areas. You’ll collaborate with residents, schools, healthcare providers, and local organizations to assess health needs, deliver services, and connect people to resources. Key Responsibilities Conduct nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and evaluations in line with ANA’s Public Health Nursing Standards. Arrange and lead community health clinics and health education classes. Support public health core functions, prioritizing services that meet community needs. Administer adult and child vaccines, provide STI/HIV testing, manage TB testing, and more. Provide Ryan White case management, maternal and child home visitation, lactation counseling, and LT‑101 reviews. Collaborate with the nurse manager and public health response coordinator on emergency preparedness activities. Essential Functions Our nurses deliver a wide range of services designed for rural Wyoming communities, including administering vaccines, managing infectious diseases, providing maternal and child health services, conducting health education sessions, and supporting public health emergency response efforts. Qualifications Must meet the following requirements: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming. Driver’s license. Associate’s Degree in Nursing (minimum). Progressive experience (0‑2 years). For LPN-level knowledge appropriate. Preferred: 3‑5 years of progressive nursing experience at the LPN level. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of laws, principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing. Knowledge of maintaining medical records, charts, reports, and observations. Knowledge of the nursing process and the scientific process. Knowledge of applying medical diagnosis and treatment to patient care. Knowledge of scientific concepts as a basis for decision‑making. Knowledge of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences. Knowledge of evaluation services and programs according to standards. Knowledge of work management and leadership theory and practice. Knowledge of federal, state, and local law pertaining to healthcare. Knowledge of public health core functions and essential services. Physical Working Conditions Lift/transfer patients and lift equipment up to about 50 lbs. Restrain clients, climb stairs to patient homes, and drive long distances. Travel throughout the state and to national conferences if requested. Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when needed. Benefits Comprehensive Health Coverage – medical, dental, vision insurance. Generous Paid Leave – vacation, sick leave, holidays. Retirement Security – Wyoming Retirement System pension plan. Additional Perks – life insurance, employee wellness programs, professional development. Additional Information Hiring Bonus: Eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. See notes for eligibility and conditions. The Wyoming Department of Health is an E‑Verify employer. Background check, including fingerprints, will be completed. FLSA: Non‑Exempt. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr