Public Health Nurse 2025-01171
Public Health Nurse 2025-01171
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29-04-2025
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Job Description
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled**This position is eligible for a $2000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
As a Public Health Nurse serving Carbon County youll be a leader in promoting health preventing disease and building stronger communities acrossRawlinsand the surrounding areas. Public Health Nursing here blends clinical skill with community outreachmaking a direct visible impact on the lives of individuals and families throughout southern Wyoming.
In this role youll collaborate with residents schools healthcare providers and local organizations to assess health needs deliver vital services and connect people to lifesaving resources.
What Youll Do:
Our Public Health Nurses deliver a wide range of services designed for rural Wyoming communitiesadministering vaccines managing infectious diseases providing maternal and child health services conducting health education sessions and supporting public health emergency response efforts.
Why Rawlins and Carbon County
Rawlins offers the best of smalltown living with rich history wide open spaces and stunning access to outdoor recreation like hiking fishing and camping. Youll enjoy a familyfriendly work schedule the support of a dedicated team and the satisfaction of serving a proud and resilient community. Rawlins provides an authentic Wyoming lifestyle combined with a strong sense of community.
Benefits Include:- Comprehensive Health Coverage Access to excellent medical dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Leave Paid vacation sick leave and holidays to support worklife balance
- 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
- CommunityWide 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 maternalchild health and chronic disease prevention
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.- Conduct nursing assessments diagnoses treatments and evaluations in line with ANAs 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 LT101 reviews.
- Collaborate with the nurse manager and public health response coordinator on emergency preparedness activities.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
**Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming.
**Drivers license required.KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of laws principles practices and techniques of professional nursing.
- Knowledge of the maintenance of medical records charts reports and observations.
- Knowledge of 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 decisionmaking.
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Associates Degree in NursingExperience:02 years of progressive work experience in Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN
Certificates Licenses Registrations:Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
35 years of progressive work experience Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPNCertificates Licenses Registrations:Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WyomingNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to:- 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 conferences if requested.
- Work evenings nights and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
NOTES:
- FLSA: NonExempt
- The Wyoming Department of Health is an EVerify employer.
- A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
- Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions
- New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
- Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity recruitment must have been open to the public.
- One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
- Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of 1 year from the promotion date.
- Employees will only be eligible for 1 hiring bonus in a 12month period.
Supplemental Information
Clickhere toview the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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