Public Health Nurse

Missoula County • Missoula, MT

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Missoula County in making a meaningful impact, where your work supports our vibrant community, promotes public service, and contributes to a better future for all. RATE OF PAY: Depends on experience JOB STATUS: Short-term, with variable hours including evenings and weekends to help cover off-site flu and COVID immunization clinics. Desired start date is 9/28/26 and would go through 10/31/26. Please see proposed work schedule DEPARTMENT: Health, Immunization BARGAINING UNIT: Non-Union, Personnel Plan CLOSING DATE: 9/22/2026 You must apply before this date. We will be checking for applications daily with interviews projected to occur the week of September 14th. TO APPLY: Please complete the online application with your education and work history. Please attach to your application submission the following documents: College transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), a letter of interest, a resume, and copy of current nursing license. DEFINITION : Performs professional level duties in the field of public health nursing for the Missoula City-County Health Department. Will be assigned to clinic services within the Health Services Division. Must be able to work these shifts and locations: Sept 28-30: orientation, onboarding, hours TBD Hours are approximate, including travel time/set up and take down: Oct 1, Thursday: 1:00pm-8:00pm Condon Oct 8, Thursday: 2:00pm-7:00pm Lolo Oct 9, Friday: 2:00pm – 7:00pm Clinton Oct 14, Wednesday: 7:15am – 12:00pm Missoula County Employees Oct 15, Thursday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Missoula County Employees Oct 16, Friday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm Frenchtown Oct 21, Wednesday: 2:00pm – 7:00pm Potomac Oct 22, Thursday: 9:00am -2:00pm City Employees Oct 23, Friday: 2:00pm – 7 :00pm Bonner Oct 28, Wednesday: 2:00pm – 7:00pm Missoula Clinic

Requirements

• Requires a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Requires a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in Montana.
• Requires CPR certification.
• Requires a current MT driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and supports the health of individual families and the community through assessment, teaching, counseling and other appropriate interventions.
• Primary focus is immunizations.
• Works with public and private agencies to improve community health through the collection and assessment of health data and the implementation of recommended policies to address critical concerns.
• Applies the nursing process in identifying patients who have physical, social and emotional needs.
• Serves as case manager in the assessment of nursing needs of individuals and families.
• Develops nursing care plans and provides documentation as appropriate or required.
• Assists individuals and families to identify, access and utilize appropriate community health resources.
• Provides service in community, home and clinic settings.
• Provides health-education to individuals and groups, including other health professionals.
• Acts as a health resource person to other health and social agencies.
• May assist citizen groups in organizing community health programs.
• Assists with mentoring and providing guidance for nursing students assigned to the Health Department.
• Plans, develops and evaluates projects as assigned.
• Prepares reports to indicate project progress and outcome as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and strategic work plans.
• Works within the incident command structure during emergencies.
• Works with all ages to assess historical vaccine records and to administer immunizations based on age and/or medical condition.
• In addition to vaccinations, may draw blood, administer TB skin tests and interpret results, and do lice checks.
• Responsible for coordinating with Infectious Disease office on reportable communicable diseases.
• Works with the public and other health care providers to inform and educate on vaccine-related topics.
• May be required to work in the International Travel Clinic to perform travel consultations.
• Primarily works in a clinic setting but may also work in the community setting.
• Acts as a liaison with state agencies as assigned.

Benefits

• As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level