Public Health Nurse

Overview

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. See notes for eligibility and conditions.

Description and functions:
Open Until Filled.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

As a Public Health Nurse in Converse County, you’ll be at the forefront of promoting health and preventing disease within your community. Public Health Nursing is a specialized field that goes beyond traditional patient care—it’s about fostering wellness and resilience across populations. In this role, you’ll work closely with individuals, families, and groups to identify health needs, provide essential healthcare services, and connect people with valuable health resources.

• Our Public Health Nurses deliver a wide range of services tailored to community health, from administering vaccines and offering disease screenings to educating the public on health risks and healthy behaviors. You’ll play an integral role in shaping health policies, coordinating health initiatives, and responding to public health emergencies, ensuring that every member of the community has the support they need to thrive.

Make a Difference for Wyoming Communities

Working for the State of Wyoming as a Public Health Nurse offers more than just a paycheck; it’s an opportunity to provide meaningful, compassionate care to the citizens of Douglas and the surrounding areas. You’ll enjoy a family-friendly schedule with flexible work-life balance options and extensive professional support, all while surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of our region.

• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with additional perks like wellness programs and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off:
  Generous vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and 9+ paid holidays annually.
• Secure Future: A robust state pension and 457(b) retirement plans designed for long-term financial stability.
• Growth:
  Meaningful work with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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• Population Health Focus:
  Unlike clinical settings focused on individual care, public health nursing centers on populations. You’ll address health trends and needs within the community, providing proactive care that builds long-term wellness.
• Community Impact:
  Your work has a lasting, wide-reaching impact, addressing a variety of needs and making healthcare accessible for everyone in the community.
• Diverse Clinical
  
  Experience:
  
  This role includes general nursing, infectious disease control, maternal-child health, and health education.

If you’re looking to expand your nursing career with a meaningful, community-centered focus, public health nursing in Wyoming could be the perfect fit for you. Full-time position available.

Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• 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.

Preferences:

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming. A valid driver's license is required.

• Knowledge of laws, principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing.
• Knowledge of medical records, charts, reports, and observations.
• Knowledge of nursing process and scientific process.
• Knowledge of applying medical diagnosis and treatment to patient care.
• Knowledge of evaluation services and programs according to standards.
• Knowledge of work management and…