Public Health Nurse-FT

Cityofwatertown; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Income Continuation Insurance

Wisconsin retirement system

Flex spending

Deferred compensation

Stable working hours

Job summary

City of Watertown is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join the Health Department and help improve community wellness through outreach, education, and preventive care. The role emphasizes clinical assessment and advocacy for vulnerable populations within family and maternal child health programs.

This full-time position in Watertown, WI offers Monday–Friday hours 8:00am–4:30pm, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• RN degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current nursing license with the State of Wisconsin required.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, education and preventive care within public health programs.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments and advocate for vulnerable populations.
• Support community, family and maternal child health initiatives during all program activities.

Skills

Public health nursing

Compassionate care

Bilingual (encouraged)

Education

Registered Nurse degree (Bachelor's preferred)

Job description

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE-FT-HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The City of Watertown is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Public Health Nurse to join our team and make a lasting impact on community wellness. If you value collaboration and providing a fresh perspective in serving residents through outreach, education, and preventive care we look forward to meeting with you! This position will have responsibilities in all public health programs with a primary focus on community, family, and maternal child health at a level two public health department.

As a Public Health Nurse, you will exercise considerable initiative and sound judgment to contribute to the identification of potential health needs, conduct comprehensive client assessments, and advocate for vulnerable individuals and populations. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for public health, we invite you to apply and be part of our commitment to the well‑being of the Watertown community.

Requirements: Public Health Nurse will possess a Registered Nurse degree (Bachelor's degree preferred) in Nursing from an accredited program. Current nursing license with the State of Wisconsin is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Benefits package includes but is not limited to:

• paid vacation
• sick
• medical
• dental
• vision
• Income Continuation Insurance
• Wisconsin retirement system
• flex spending
• deferred compensation
• stable working hours

This is a full-time position with hours Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30 pm, occasional evening and weekends as needed.

We appreciate all interest in this position; however, only applicants who meet the required qualifications will move forward in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment based on Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing