Public Health Nurse

Application deadline: December 31, 2026. County position, 24 hours per week.

About the role

Provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups. Duties include communicable disease follow-up, immunizations, oral health services, and maternal and child health. Nursing activities include analysis of health data, vaccinations, health screening and follow-up, health education and advocacy, coalition building, and collaborating with community partners to promote population health. The public health nurse may assist in providing public health services during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Communicable disease follow-up
• Immunizations
• Oral health services
• Maternal and child health services
• Analysis of health data
• Vaccinations
• Health screening and follow-up
• Health education and advocacy
• Coalition building and collaboration with community partners
• Assistance during public health emergencies

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a good driving record

Qualifications

• One to two years’ experience in public health nursing preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school preferred

Pay

Starting wage of $31.92 to $35.57 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Vacation available on day one
• Generous Sick Leave
• 10 paid Holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
• Allstate Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, and Short Term Disability
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country