Public Health Nurse 1

The City of Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Milwaukee is seeking a Public Health Nurse to promote wellness, educate the community, and ensure healthcare access. Public Health Nurses engage in population-based and individual nursing activities in various settings, including homes, schools, clinics, and community centers. This role may involve working within the Empowering Families of Milwaukee (EFM) program, focusing on maternal and child health through home visits and evidence-based parenting education, or the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) program, which includes STI/HIV screening, counseling, treatment, and prevention outreach. The city is committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
Current permit or license to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin OR eligibility to receive such permit or license.
Valid driver's license and possession of a properly insured vehicle for use on the job.
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.
Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose background may differ from one’s 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide interpretation for clients who speak Spanish, Hmong or another language.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-person, virtual, and telephonic home visits with at-risk populations, including pregnant women, newly delivered mothers and their infants, and family support systems, while providing intensive support and care to improve maternal/child health.
Provide health-related education, including breastfeeding support, prenatal and postpartum support, and early childhood health, development, and well-being.
Provide evidence-based parenting curriculum and health education via the Parents as Teachers model.
Work in a dyad model with Public Health Social Workers to address the social determinants of health, curtail child maltreatment, and decrease infant and maternal mortality.
Administer immunizations during scheduled clinics throughout the City at MHD health center locations.
Perform STI and HIV screening, assessment, and counseling; treat clients seeking services using established medical protocols.
Participate in the prevention of STIs and other communicable diseases through one-on-one counseling, group education, and community outreach.
Collaborate with local, state, and federal partners to perform epidemiological investigations; follow up on suspected or confirmed STI and HIV cases.