Public Health Nurse

City of Racine (WI)-posted 2 months ago
Racine, WI
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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The City of Racine Health Department is recruiting for a talented Public Health Nurse. The Public Health Nurse provides skilled public health nursing services under the direction of the Public Health Administrator and/or their designee. The position offers a great benefits package including medical, dental, pension program, HSA, generous time off, and a flexible schedule. City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range.

  • Assess individual holistic needs, including psychological, social, environmental, nutritional, family, and personal through health clinics and home visitation.
  • Assist individuals in maintaining/improving their health through health promotion and disease prevention services including women's pelvic and men's genital examinations.
  • Utilize Medical Director Standing Orders indicating treatment and coordination of client care.
  • Perform skilled nursing interventions including surveillance, investigation, case finding, creating/maintaining community partnerships, implement policies/procedures/plans.
  • Conduct outreach/referral/follow-up, case management, health education, counseling, consultation, screening and advocacy.
  • Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of sexually transmitted infections.
  • Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of childhood/adult vaccine schedules, education, administration, and maintenance of vaccine records.
  • Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of communicable diseases and lead poisoning.
  • Maintain patient records utilizing software applications, computer systems, and/or written notes according to program and best practice standards.
  • Use critical thinking skills to coordinate appropriate care plans, and to direct critical interventions and/or referrals.
  • Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nursing applicable to the areas of assessment, promotion and maintenance of the health of at-risk individuals, families, and the community.
  • Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of standard, health assessment practices, protocols and equipment.
  • Coordinate epidemiological event responses, including foodborne illness outbreaks, to determine causes and corrective actions.
  • Provide input at case management encounters, departmental meetings, conferences, evaluations, planning committees, and outreach activities.
  • Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program effectiveness.
  • Manage assigned grants and/or contracts, ensure that objectives and deliverables are met, and reports are completed on time/resubmit grant applications.
  • Collaborate effectively with agency administration to provide services for community emergency intervention.
  • Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program, including specific preparation in public health nursing or community health nursing.
  • Current nursing license with the State of Wisconsin is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of employment in the field of nursing with demonstrated expertise in all requisite areas; additional years of experience is desirable.
  • A valid Wisconsin driver's license and reliable motor vehicle with mandatory levels of insurance coverage.
  • Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain such certification within six months of hire.
  • Three (3) years' work experience with a governmental public health agency.
  • Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English).
  • Experience working with various racial and ethnic groups.
  • Enhanced familiarity/experience with statistical theory/methods.
  • Experience in public speaking with the ability to present data and other program materials in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Pension program
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Generous time off
  • Flexible schedule
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