PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Where Your Work Truly MattersEvery day, our unique teams contribute to our vision of a community that is vibrant, safe, and resilient. Whether you're supporting families, safeguarding natural resources, maintaining infrastructure, or delivering essential services, your work here creates real impact for the people who live, work, and visit our county.What You'll Gain by Joining UsA Future You Can Count On: Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), one of the most respected pension programs in the nation.Reliable, Affordable Coverage: Countywide insurance plans plus growing access to local, no-cost care options for everyday health needs.Time Off That Works For You: You'll have two dedicated banks of vacation and sick time, giving you the freedom to plan real downtime when you need it—and the peace of mind to take care of yourself when you're under the weather.Start earning vacation and sick time your very first dayBank up to 2× your annual vacation accrualBuild up to 150 sick days as a full time employeeA Place Where Everyone BelongsWe believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We're committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging—because diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes for everyone.OverviewFLSA: Exempt This is a professional nursing position in the Health Department in Public Health Nursing. Employees are appointed by the Public Health Nursing Manager with approval of the County Health Director, and work within medically approved guidelines beginning with close supervision during probation and then general supervision. Employees may work independently to perform assigned tasks in caring for patients and providing preventative nursing care.Essential Leadership FunctionsAct with Integrity and Build TrustDrive for ResultsDevelop Talent and Effective TeamsLead with Vision and StrategyLead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile ThinkingBuild and Maintain Effective RelationshipsCultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent ServiceDemonstrate Emotional IntelligenceEssential Job FunctionsTasks will note Public Health Competencies as follows: The competency level for this position is Tier 1 – Front Line Staff/Entry Level.Analytical/Assessment SkillsPolicy Development/Program Planning SkillsCommunication SkillsCultural Competency SkillsCommunity of Dimensions of Practice SkillsPublic Health Sciences SkillsFinancial Planning and Management SkillsLeadership and Systems Thinking SkillsAssess and Monitor Population Health Status, Factors that Influence Health, and Community Needs and AssetsInvestigate, Diagnose, and Address Health Problems and Hazards Affecting the PopulationCommunicate Effectively to Inform and Educate People about HealthStrengthen, Support, and Mobilize Communities and Partnerships to Improve HealthCreate, Champion, and Implement Policies, Plans and Laws that Impact HealthUtilize Legal and Regulatory Actions Designed to Improve and Protect the Public's HealthAssure an Effective System That Enables Equitable Access to the Individual Services and Care Needed to be HealthyBuild and Support a Diverse and Skilled Public Health WorkforceImprove and Innovate Public Health Functions Through Ongoing Evaluation, Research, and Continuous Quality ImprovementBuild and Maintain a Strong Organizational Infrastructure for Public HealthCustomer ServiceEmployee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.The normal work week's hours may be modified to include evening, weekend and holiday rotations as needed for communicable disease case management, emergency preparedness response activities, or to meet other urgent needs in service of protecting the public.Related Job FunctionsThis job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.Physical demands: Uses near and far vision, stands, walks and moves to and around patients' homes and nursing clinics; uses hands for delivering personal care and performing nursing procedures; reads, writes, uses computer and sits at desk up to 75% of time; uses nursing-related equipment such as scales, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, glucometer, syringes; bends and stoops; lifts and carries equipment; kneels or sits on floor or stool (foot care); occasionally pushes and pulls patients weighing up to 200 pounds; tasks may involve exposure to blood/bodily fluids. Work performed in the community is sometimes subject to conditions that range from inclement weather to dangerous conditions (ie-snow/ice, cold, heat, noise, wetness/humidity). Travel to and from field locations may subject worker to increased risk of driving hazards. Community locations may subject worker to communicable diseases, insects and other disease vectors, toxins, hazardous materials, chemicals and animals.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThorough knowledge of professional nursing techniques, current Nurse Practice Act and related WI State Statutes and Administrative Code.General knowledge of community health nursing: communicable disease, childhood lead, public health preparedness and the ability to provide immunizations.General knowledge of community resources and their roles and functions.Ability to work and communicate with patients of a variety of socio-economic levels and to provide culturally competent care.Ability to follow precise oral and written medical instructions and complete charting paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, effectively prioritizes responsibilities, and makes sound nursing judgments.Training, Experience and Other RequirementsRequires Bachelor's Degree from an accredited nursing program.Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license.Strong preference for experience in maternal child health, immunizations, communicable disease investigation, coalition building, and program management. Preference for work or internship experience in a community health or governmental public health setting.Possess a valid driver's license and access to personal transportation (or access to other reliable means of transportation for county-wide travel) and carry indicated insurance on the automobile.Proficient in computer skills for charting, tracking and reporting.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve.Need an Accommodation?If you require a disability-related accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, reach out to Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io — we're here to help.Ready to Apply?Submit your application through our online career site. Please double-check your materials before submitting them; complete applications help us move quickly and give every candidate fair consideration.