What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse-Communicable Disease position at City of Kenosha?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Public Health Nurse Communicable Disease and
Childhood Lead-Poisoning Prevention is responsible for delivering
equitable, quality education and healthcare both virtually and in-home
settings. The Public Health Nurse provides clinical case management,
health promotion and education, disease prevention, and health screening
to clients across the lifespan on many prevention-based concerns. This
position often works in close collaboration with community partners and
assists with developing collective impact strategies to address
community health. This position requires the ability to relate to
diverse communities and be sensitive to cultural, ethnic, and economic
differences among clients. This position reports to the Public Health
Nurse Supervisor Communicable Diseases. Duties include: Communicable
Disease Nursing Case Management Investigate, monitor, and provide case
management services to individuals and groups with communicable
diseases, including sexually transmitted infections Assess health status
and plan treatment regimens in coordination with medical provider
Maintain records related to treatment plan and ensure proper medication
regimen is followed and documented per physician orders Develop and
maintain therapeutic community and client relationships Provide home
visits to clients for education, medication administration, and
assessment Enforce communicable disease codes in accordance with state
statutes and ordinances, health authority guidelines, and in
consultation with the Health Officer Childhood Lead-Poisoning Prevention
Program Conduct home visits to child\'s residence or other sites where
the child spends significant amounts of time Assess homes and identify
factors that may impact the child\'s blood lead level Provide education
and lists of interventions to parent or caregiver Complete assessment of
child\'s health and developmental status; refer family to primary care
provider and/or additional resources, as necessary Coordinate care with
other members of the case management team, to include Environmental
Health and Lead Programs Nursing Services Perform initial intake
assessments and conduct appropriate health screenings for clients Aid in
the assessment, coordination, planning, and evaluation of care plans and
treatment goals Research and refer clients for additional medical care
and community services and resources, as needed Assist clients with
enrolling in state assistance programs Collect and prepare laboratory
specimens for microbiologic monitoring Research, investigate, and manage
communicable diseases Adhere to the nursing process and the fidelity of
model program(s) Ensure adherence and compliance to the policies and
procedures of the federal Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding protected health information Other
Job Duties Provide education and community awareness on behalf of
Kenosha County Public Health while networking with other public and
private community groups, coalitions, and organizations (i.e., health
related agencies, courts, schools, etc.) Participate in the planning,
development, and implementation of public health policies, procedures,
programs, and services Collaborate with other public health programs and
community organizations to strategically develop collective impact
strategies Participate in off-site mobile health missions in a variety
of capacities Assist with identifying, developing, and advancing public
health interventions to improve social determinants of health and health
equity in the community Provide gender-inclusive sexual and reproductive
health care services to the community through education, disease
prevention interventions, and anticipatory guidance counseling, and
community outreach Utilize various information technology systems,
including electronic medical records, internet databases, spreadsheets,
and word processing programs, to collect data and mai tain a consistent
database of client information and session notes Provide analyzed
statistical data at the county, state, and federal level to meet
reporting requirements for public health programs Participate in ongoing
community assessment which includes regular and systematic collection,
assembly, and analysis of community health statistics to identify
community health needs and emerging trends Perform other duties as
required or assigned \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience At least 1 year of nursing experience required Experience
caring for clients who are un- and under-insured preferred Experience
caring for clients with substance use disorders, formerly incarcerated,
and/or dealing with a wide variety of personal and/or mental health
concerns preferred Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles and practices
of professional nursing Health promotion and health prevention
Population health practices and community health improvement Health
equity, racial equity, and the social determinants of health Mental
health conditions and treatment options Health education behavior change
theories and use Cultural competency: supporting diverse perspectives in
developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and
services that affect the health of the community Skill in: Critical
thinking, systems thinking, analytical and problem-solving, as well as
sound judgment Strong written and oral communication Time management and
prioritization Use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel,
Outlook, and PowerPoint Basic internet and computer usage Bilingual
proficiency (English and Spanish) preferred Ability to: Work in a team
environment and independently, making nursing decisions that are within
the scope of practice Effectively interact with sensitivity with persons
from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and
professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender identities,
sexual orientations, and lifestyles Remain professional and courteous at
all times, especially in high pressure situations Effectively plan,
organize, and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressure
Engage, establish, and maintain collaborative partnerships with
multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary staff, management, community partners,
and the public Maintain confidentiality and serve the public with
honesty and integrity Operate with a high degree of flexibility,
initiative, attention to detail, and commitment Thrive in a fast-paced,
robust organization Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive
Environment Other Job Requirements Availability To Perform Occasional
weekend and evening work as required Availability to perform other work
as required or assigned including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response
during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak
investigations Physical Demands The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
Essential Functions. The Position Involves Moderate Physical Demands,
such as exerting between 25 and 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up
to 10 pounds of force frequently \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Other: To see the complete job description and to apply for this
position, please visit our website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and
click the \"View Open Jobs\" button. In addition to a resume and cover
letter, please provide a copy of your nursing license and BLS
certification where applicable. Applications must be submitted no later
than Friday, January 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Apply Online:
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
Childhood Lead-Poisoning Prevention is responsible for delivering
equitable, quality education and healthcare both virtually and in-home
settings. The Public Health Nurse provides clinical case management,
health promotion and education, disease prevention, and health screening
to clients across the lifespan on many prevention-based concerns. This
position often works in close collaboration with community partners and
assists with developing collective impact strategies to address
community health. This position requires the ability to relate to
diverse communities and be sensitive to cultural, ethnic, and economic
differences among clients. This position reports to the Public Health
Nurse Supervisor Communicable Diseases. Duties include: Communicable
Disease Nursing Case Management Investigate, monitor, and provide case
management services to individuals and groups with communicable
diseases, including sexually transmitted infections Assess health status
and plan treatment regimens in coordination with medical provider
Maintain records related to treatment plan and ensure proper medication
regimen is followed and documented per physician orders Develop and
maintain therapeutic community and client relationships Provide home
visits to clients for education, medication administration, and
assessment Enforce communicable disease codes in accordance with state
statutes and ordinances, health authority guidelines, and in
consultation with the Health Officer Childhood Lead-Poisoning Prevention
Program Conduct home visits to child\'s residence or other sites where
the child spends significant amounts of time Assess homes and identify
factors that may impact the child\'s blood lead level Provide education
and lists of interventions to parent or caregiver Complete assessment of
child\'s health and developmental status; refer family to primary care
provider and/or additional resources, as necessary Coordinate care with
other members of the case management team, to include Environmental
Health and Lead Programs Nursing Services Perform initial intake
assessments and conduct appropriate health screenings for clients Aid in
the assessment, coordination, planning, and evaluation of care plans and
treatment goals Research and refer clients for additional medical care
and community services and resources, as needed Assist clients with
enrolling in state assistance programs Collect and prepare laboratory
specimens for microbiologic monitoring Research, investigate, and manage
communicable diseases Adhere to the nursing process and the fidelity of
model program(s) Ensure adherence and compliance to the policies and
procedures of the federal Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding protected health information Other
Job Duties Provide education and community awareness on behalf of
Kenosha County Public Health while networking with other public and
private community groups, coalitions, and organizations (i.e., health
related agencies, courts, schools, etc.) Participate in the planning,
development, and implementation of public health policies, procedures,
programs, and services Collaborate with other public health programs and
community organizations to strategically develop collective impact
strategies Participate in off-site mobile health missions in a variety
of capacities Assist with identifying, developing, and advancing public
health interventions to improve social determinants of health and health
equity in the community Provide gender-inclusive sexual and reproductive
health care services to the community through education, disease
prevention interventions, and anticipatory guidance counseling, and
community outreach Utilize various information technology systems,
including electronic medical records, internet databases, spreadsheets,
and word processing programs, to collect data and mai tain a consistent
database of client information and session notes Provide analyzed
statistical data at the county, state, and federal level to meet
reporting requirements for public health programs Participate in ongoing
community assessment which includes regular and systematic collection,
assembly, and analysis of community health statistics to identify
community health needs and emerging trends Perform other duties as
required or assigned \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience At least 1 year of nursing experience required Experience
caring for clients who are un- and under-insured preferred Experience
caring for clients with substance use disorders, formerly incarcerated,
and/or dealing with a wide variety of personal and/or mental health
concerns preferred Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles and practices
of professional nursing Health promotion and health prevention
Population health practices and community health improvement Health
equity, racial equity, and the social determinants of health Mental
health conditions and treatment options Health education behavior change
theories and use Cultural competency: supporting diverse perspectives in
developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and
services that affect the health of the community Skill in: Critical
thinking, systems thinking, analytical and problem-solving, as well as
sound judgment Strong written and oral communication Time management and
prioritization Use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel,
Outlook, and PowerPoint Basic internet and computer usage Bilingual
proficiency (English and Spanish) preferred Ability to: Work in a team
environment and independently, making nursing decisions that are within
the scope of practice Effectively interact with sensitivity with persons
from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and
professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender identities,
sexual orientations, and lifestyles Remain professional and courteous at
all times, especially in high pressure situations Effectively plan,
organize, and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressure
Engage, establish, and maintain collaborative partnerships with
multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary staff, management, community partners,
and the public Maintain confidentiality and serve the public with
honesty and integrity Operate with a high degree of flexibility,
initiative, attention to detail, and commitment Thrive in a fast-paced,
robust organization Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive
Environment Other Job Requirements Availability To Perform Occasional
weekend and evening work as required Availability to perform other work
as required or assigned including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response
during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak
investigations Physical Demands The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
Essential Functions. The Position Involves Moderate Physical Demands,
such as exerting between 25 and 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up
to 10 pounds of force frequently \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Other: To see the complete job description and to apply for this
position, please visit our website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and
click the \"View Open Jobs\" button. In addition to a resume and cover
letter, please provide a copy of your nursing license and BLS
certification where applicable. Applications must be submitted no later
than Friday, January 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Apply Online:
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs