Public Health Nurse

Jefferson County

Jefferson (WI)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 51,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Health Savings Account

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

Jefferson County Health Department in Wisconsin is seeking a Public Health Nurse to deliver a range of professional nursing services to residents of Jefferson County. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule with rare weekend hours, offering flexibility and competitive compensation.

Responsibilities include community health assessments, education and immunizations, maternal-child health support, and chronic disease prevention in collaboration with a supportive team.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing plus two years of experience.
State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience with Communicable Disease control and prevention preferred.

Responsibilities

Safeguards the community by assessing individuals and families through interviews, observations, and examinations to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Provides nursing services and education to ensure access to clinical care, including pregnancy tests, immunizations, blood pressure checks, and referrals.
Promotes maternal child and family health with services for pregnant women and families with young children, including breastfeeding support and developmental screening.

Skills

Public health nursing

Nursing assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

ABOUT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County Health Department promotes the health, safety, and well-being of all people in Jefferson County. The Health Department values advocacy, collaboration, empowerment, health equity, integrity, respect, and evidence based while carrying out their variety of programs offered to achieve our vision of healthy people, communities, and lifestyles.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Health Department is currently hiring a Public Health Nurse to provide a variety of professional public health nursing services to residents of Jefferson County. This position is weekdays, with rare weekend hours, where you can enjoy your Monday-Friday schedule. We offer flexibility and competitive compensation! Join our supportive, dedicated team today!

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Safeguards the community by assessing individuals and families through interviews, observations, and examinations to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Ensures access to and linkage with clinical care by providing multiple nursing services and education, including pregnancy tests, mental health injections, blood pressure checks, substance abuse support, Tuberculosis (TB) skin tests, immunizations, well child physicals, fluoride dental varnish and referral to other community resources.
Promotes maternal child and family health by providing services to pregnant women and families with young children that promote healthy pregnancy and parenting, provide breastfeeding support and developmental screening and guidance.
Prevents chronic disease and injuries through policy development, community education and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university in nursing.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university in nursing plus two years of experience.
State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License.
Valid driver's license.
Experience with Communicable Disease control and prevention preferred.

Wage & Benefits

We pay $33.74-36.61/ hour based on candidate successful experience and qualifications.

Benefit Highlights if Full Time