PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 2 and 3
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Job Summary
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
If you are a nurse with a passion for promoting wellnesseducating others and ensuring healthcare access for everyone in our communityconsider applying for this rewarding opportunity!
Public Health Nurses engage in a variety of population-basedand individual nursing activities in homes schools clinics and communitysettings designed to assure that health care is accessible and available toresidents.
The nursing assignments for this recruitment will be in the Sexual andReproductive Health (SRH) program.
The names of eligible candidates who successfully completethe selection process will be placed on the highest-level eligible list forwhich they qualify.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Program
- Perform screening assessment and counseling services for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); treat clients seeking services using established medical protocols.
- Participate in the prevention of STI HIV and other communicable disease through one-on-one counseling group education and community outreach.
- Collaborate with local state and federal partners to perform epidemiological investigations and follow up of suspected or confirmed STI and HIV cases.
Nursing Documentation
- Maintain complete clear and accurate documentation including case notes and treatment and care plans.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Public Health Nurses 2 and 3 must be willing and able to dothe following:
- Participate in a work schedule that includes occasional weekend and evening hours. The current hours of work are as follows: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. On rotating Mondays and Thursdays the schedule is 10:45 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Must wear industry related personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves facemask or face shield.
- May travel outside the City of Milwaukee occasionally overnight to attend training and conferences.
- May be required to carry a mobile device during business hours.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
- May be exposed to infectious agents or toxins.
- May be required to respond to an emergency and/or broad impact event.
The required pre-employment tests include:
- Physical/lift test
- Audiogram
- Vision
- Medical evaluation for respirator
- Respirator fit test
- Non-DOT drug test
The required pre-employment vaccines include:
- Annual TB Test
- Annual Covid-19 and Influenza vaccinations
- Pre-employment immunity verification required for MMR Varicella and Hepatitis B
- If not immune vaccination or an approved exemption is required.
- Vaccination series only needs to be done once.
Public Health Nurse 2
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
- One year of professional nursing experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) related to sexual and reproductive health care including STI and HIV screening assessment counseling and/or treatment.
- Current permit or license to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin OR eligibility to receive such permit or license. License must be obtained by the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment.
- Valid drivers license and possession of a properly insured vehicle for use on the job is required at time of appointment and throughout employment. Private auto allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.
Public Health Nurse3
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
- Two years of professional nursing experience as a licensed RN related to sexual and reproductive health care including STI and HIV screening assessment counseling and/or treatment.
- Current permit or license to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin OR eligibility to receive such permit or license. License must be obtained by the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment.
- Valid drivers license and possession of a properly insured vehicle for use on the job is required at time of appointment and throughout employment. Private auto allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.
NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts toyour employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.
- Ability to provide interpretation for clients who speak Spanish Hmong or another language.
Technical
- Knowledge of nursing practice and patient health assessment related to community and public health care.
- Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases.
- Ability to efficiently use database spreadsheet word processing presentation and case management information systems.
- Knowledge of mathematics to accurately calculate dosages and take various measurements.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and technical materials.
Communication and Interpersonal
- Ability to work cooperatively effectively and fairly with coworkers and residents whose background may differ from ones own.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff the public various City of Milwaukee officials and other agencies.
- Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Ability to speak effectively to individuals and to groups and teach and train others.
- Written communication skills to accurately document patient information such as case notes treatment and care plans and produce written reports and job-related correspondence.
Judgment and Responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple and changing priorities.
- Situational awareness.
- Listening and problem-solving skills to gather information and make informed decisions.
- Analytical and reasoning skills.
- Excellent planning organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of health related and sensitive information.
- Ability to perform work duties with professionalism honesty and integrity.
- Highly motivated self-directed and well organized.
Public Health Nurse 2
The current salary range (Pay Range 2HN) is$72917-$83952annuallyand the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis$75833-$87311annually.Appointment above the minimum ispossible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subjectto approval.
Public Health Nurse 3
The current salary range (Pay Range 2IN) is$78021-$89460annuallyand the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis$81142-$93038annually.Appointment above the minimum ispossible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subjectto approval.
Updated August 4 2026: An employee assigned to work in the Sexual and Reproductive Health Section shall be paid an additional 7%.
BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram which includes:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of educationexperience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written orperformance test a structured interview or other assessment methods. TheDepartment of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the mostqualified candidates to structured interviews and performance interviews may include written exercises. Selection processcomponent weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT.Applications will beaccepted and interviews held during2026as often as required to meetthe needs of the City. Qualified applicants will be notified by email of thedate time and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law theCity of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. Theapplicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection processat the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. Employment may bepossible immediately following the examination if positions are vacant at thattime. The names of successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list ina rank determined by the final grade without reference to the date of theexamination. The names of candidates who pass all phases of the selectionprocess may remain on an eligible list resulting from a continuous examinationfor up to six months. EEO 206 The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.
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