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Job description
Public Health Nurse
Explore the opportunities of living in the breathtaking West, where there is no state income tax, an average of 300 days of sunshine each year with access to a multitude of outdoor activities and historical geology, and where deer and antelope cause the majority of any traffic jams!
Put your expertise to work in Public Health Nursing to make a difference in the health of the citizens of Fremont County, WY. Take advantage of a supportive team environment and apply your clinical experience and knowledge to manage public health programs in partnership with the County Nurse Manager. Use your leadership skills to supervise and motivate state and county staff. Experience the excitement of independent nursing as you put the principles of the Nursing Process and Public Health Core Functions into practice. Enjoy a family-friendly schedule!
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
Human Resource Contact:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
Supervise public health nursing programs under the direction of the County Nurse Manager by collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to evaluate program implementation and outcomes;
Ensures high-quality patient care and adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations;
Provides direct patient care to public health clients in the home, office, and community setting;
Provides leadership, training, and direct supervision of nursing staff;
Plans, implements, and evaluates services based on community health needs;
Assists County Nurse Manager with local nursing agency budget;
Collaborates with local and state response coordinators for effective public health preparedness and response.
Preference will be given to applicants with work experience in public health nursing or similar nursing experience; with three years of professional work as a registered nurse; and with supervisory experience.
Must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
Must have an active driver's license
Must be able to travel throughout the State and to national conferences, if requested
Must be able to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when the situation requires.
Knowledge of principles of nursing and management processes.
Knowledge of the medical diagnosis and treatment of patient care using nursing diagnosis.
Knowledge of organization, planning and team building.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public health nursing.
Knowledge of human service management to include supervisory techniques, methods and standards.
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Nursing)
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse
Must be able to:
Lift/transfer patients to different positions.
Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
Restrain clients for treatments, climb stairs to patient homes, drive long distances.
Travel throughout the state and to national conferences if requested.
Work evenings, nights and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
Worksite address
riverton, WY, 82501, US
Who can apply
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