Public Health Nurse

Adams County WI • Adams, WI

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About The Position

Performs difficult advanced human support work providing Public Health education to the general public and patients, coordinating with physicians and health care facilities to develop and implement appropriate care plans, providing patient advocacy, maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Public Health Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, or related field.
• Moderate experience in healthcare administration, public health, patient evaluation, health education, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of State of Wisconsin Registered Professional Nurse certification.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification upon hire.
• Obtain Incident Command System 100, 200, and 300 training, National Incident Management System 700 and 800 training within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Provides general Public Health education services regarding communicable diseases, health promotion, and prevention; informs the public of resources, referrals, and collaboration with and to community and other professional services.
• Provides client coordination to address, refer, and educate on a variety of health-related issues while maintaining confidentiality, accurate records, and knowledge of program requirements.
• Conducts health education presentations, participates in workshops and seminars.
• Serves as a point of contact for the Health and Human Services Department regarding assigned external agencies, programs, and services and represents the Department at professional meetings and community events as needed or required.
• Consults with the Health Officer or designee regarding issues raised and articulates Unit positions and policies in applicable areas.
• Works closely with physicians in all specialty areas to coordinate patient care and communication; assists in the implementation of an appropriate care plan; provides patient advocacy.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree