Manitowoc County is seeking a qualified Public Health Nurse. This position provides population focused community-oriented nursing care based on the core functions of public health and:
- Performs surveillance, investigation, prevention and control of communicable and chronic diseases.
- Identifies population groups, families and individuals at high risk of illness, injury, disability, or premature death.
- Provides leadership for community health improvement activities.
- Addresses community health needs by collecting, reviewing and assessing data to determine service and program needs.
- Develops intervention strategies aimed at promoting healthy environmental, social, and economic conditions for all populations.
- Collaborates with public and private organizations to address community health needs.
- Evaluates effectiveness of public health programs and interventions.
Hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
A public health nurse, in addition to being licensed as a registered nurse under Ch. 441, Stats., must have one of the following:
(1) A bachelor’s degree from a nursing program approved by the board of nursing under s. 441.01 (3), Stats. and Ch. N 1, or accredited by the national professional nursing education accrediting organization. The program shall include preparation in public health nursing or community health nursing OR
(2) A master’s degree from a nursing program accredited by the national professional nursing education accrediting organization. The program shall include preparation in public health nursing or community health nursing OR
(3) A public health nurse certificate issued by the department prior to December 1, 1984.
Benefits Include:
Insurance: Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident
Paid Leave: Holiday, Vacation, Sick Leave, Short Term Disability Income Continuation
Retirement: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, deferred compensation .
Work/Life Balance: Monday – Friday schedule, flexible work hours
Location: 1028 South 9th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,311.00 – $59,385.00 per year
Source: Indeed.com
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