Public Health Nurse

Status:   Full Time, Non-Exempt

Starting Wage Range:   $34.35/hr. - $37.85/hr.  

Department:  Human Services & Health

Position Open Until Filled 

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume with application

*Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm*

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, short-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1. Assesses, evaluates, and manages communicable disease cases and outbreaks; investigates and educates regarding prevention and control in accordance with State mandates and statutes and maintain WEDSS (Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System) documentation.
2. Provides leadership in planning, preparing, and responding to Public Health preparedness events, including mass clinics.
3. Provides direct client services:
• Assesses, educates, and evaluates client needs (pregnant and postpartum women, infants, reproductive health clients, tuberculosis program clients, general public health clients) via home visits, clinic/office visits, or phone calls.
• Develops nursing care plans and coordinates care.
• Assesses, educates, and evaluates clients regarding acute and chronic health conditions, psychosocial, and environmental needs and refers to appropriate resources.
• Conducts physical examinations, assesses health of infants, children, and adults.
• Completes referrals to physicians and other medical services as needed.
4. Organizes, manages, updates, and oversees various Public Health programs as assigned.
5. Assists in the writing of grant proposals, and oversees grant activities, reporting requirements, contractual obligations, and performance standards/requirements.
6. Dispenses and manages client medication.
7. Immunizes clients and provides tuberculosis screening; performs venipuncture and collects lab specimens as indicated.
8. Conducts public health investigations, case management, and follow up as needed.
9. Prepares, updates, and maintains client records, utilizing various electronic health record systems.
10. Plans, develops, and presents health education programs/classes.
11. Facilitates and participates in community coalitions, and works with community partners to provide collaboration, outreach, and education.
12. Participates in quality improvement projects and incorporates quality improvement principles.
13. Participates in community health needs assessments and improvement planning.
14. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, practices, and techniques of professional and public health nursing.
• Knowledge of the inherent dangers and precautions to be taken in using drugs and other medication.
• Knowledge of treatment, assessment, immunization, and related medical services for patients in area of assignment.
• Knowledge of local and State rules, regulations, procedures and policies pertaining to nursing services.
• Knowledge of regulations to maintain preparedness and public health competencies.
• Ability to effectively assess consumer’s medical needs and their ability to make medical decisions and document accordingly.
• Knowledge of PPE and its proper use for personal safety measures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical information and assure rights and privacy are protected at all times per HIPAA.
• Must be able to exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner.
• Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of electronic records systems.
• Knowledge of the County and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other