Public Health Nurse

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Long-Term Disability

Vacation - day one

Generous Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Lincoln County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Nurse to deliver nursing services to individuals, families, and communities. Responsibilities include immunizations, maternal and child health, health education and advocacy, and emergency readiness.

The role involves data analysis, screenings, and coordinating with community partners. Requires a Wisconsin RN license with 1–2 years in public health preferred, plus a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Qualifications

• RN license in Wisconsin required.
• 1–2 years’ public health nursing experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to individuals, families and populations.
• Conduct communicable disease follow-up, immunizations, oral health, maternal and child health.
• Analyze health data, perform health screening and follow-up, educate and advocate, and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Public health nursing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Public Health Nurse with the Lincoln County Health Department. This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week.

Application Deadline

2026-12-31

Job Type

County

Position Overview

Provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups. Duties include communicable disease follow-up, immunizations, oral health services, and maternal and child health. Nursing activities include, but are not limited to, analysis of health data, vaccinations, health screening and follow-up, health education and advocacy, coalition building and collaborating with community partners to promote the health of a population. The public health nurse can be expected to assist in the provision of public health services in the event of a public health emergency.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin required.
• One to two years’ experience in public health nursing preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school preferred.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, proof of insurance and a good driving record.

Wage

Starting wage of $31.92 to $35.57 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Vacation- available on day one!
• Generous Sick Leave
• 10 paid Holidays per year
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)- paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
• Allstate Plans- Accident, Critical Illness and Short Term Disability
• Wisconsin Retirement System. As an employee of Lincoln County, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), which is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country!

Application Process

Applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application Form. Application forms are available at the Lincoln County Service Center (upper level), 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill, Wisconsin and on the County’s website at www.co.lincoln.wi.us.

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Website

https://www.co.lincoln.wi.us/administration/job-opening/public-health-nurse-0