Public Health Nurse
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Public Health Nurse
$2,000 hiring bonus eligible under stated conditions.
General DescriptionAs a Public Health Nurse serving Big Horn County, you’ll have the opportunity to lead community health initiatives in Greybull and surrounding towns across the Big Horn Basin. Public Health Nursing here goes beyond traditional care, you’ll play a critical role in improving access to health services, educating the public, and strengthening the overall health of rural Wyoming communities.
What You’ll DoPublic Health Nurses in Big Horn County offer vital services including immunizations, communicable disease management, maternal and child health programs, home visits, and public health emergency preparedness. Your work will directly support the health, resilience, and well‑being of the entire community.
Why Greybull and Big Horn County?Greybull offers small‑town charm, scenic landscapes, and an incredible sense of community. Living here means easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, and fishing in the Big Horn Mountains, while still enjoying a family‑friendly work schedule and strong team support.
Benefits Include- Comprehensive health coverage – access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid leave – vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid FMLA.
- Retirement security – a robust pension plan through the Wyoming Retirement System.
- Additional perks – life insurance, employee wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Population health focus – work proactively to address health issues affecting the entire community.
- Community‑wide impact – support all age groups, from newborns to seniors, ensuring access to preventive care.
- Broad clinical experience – gain valuable experience across multiple areas of public health, including infectious disease control, maternal‑child health, and chronic disease prevention.
Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- 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.
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming.
- Driver’s license required.
- Knowledge of laws, principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing.
- Knowledge of the maintenance of medical records, charts, reports, and observations.
- Knowledge of the principles of nursing process and 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.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing
Minimum QualificationsAssociate’s Degree in Nursing
Experience0–2 years of progressive work experience in Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN.
Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming.
Education & Experience Substitution3–5 years of progressive work experience in Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS- Lift/transfer patients to different positions.
- Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
- Restrain clients for treatments, climb stairs to patient homes, and drive long distances.
- Travel throughout the state and to national…
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