Public Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass