What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse/RN-Home Visitation position at City of Kenosha?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Are you passionate about making a difference in the
lives of moms and babies? Kenosha County Public Health is seeking
dedicated, nurturing, and adaptable individuals to join our Bright
Family Beginnings team of nurses. You\'ll play a pivotal role in
enhancing family and child well-being, empowering women and families to
achieve their goals, and providing vital support to families with new
deliveries. This nursing position, reporting to the Public Health Nurse
Supervisor, provides home visits, implementing Hello Baby Kenosha
County. This role will work to enhance family and child well-being
through postpartum home visits to every family with a newborn, offering
supportive guidance, responding to family questions about newborn care,
and helping bridge the gap between parent needs and community resources.
The nurse will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local
regulations and requirements. Job duties include: Bright Family
Beginnings Educate and provide guidance to families on postpartum
warning signs, newborn care, growth and development, feeding, and
parenting Provide physical assessment and screening and assure access to
medical care Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with
perinatal networks local community partners, and stakeholders Advocate
and provide referrals to resources 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
community services and resources, as needed Assist clients in enrolling
in state assistance programs Provide counseling, referrals, and
education on family planning, interconception care, growth and
development, newborn care, postpartum care, and parenting 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 Health Promotion and Community Health Improvement
Initiatives 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.) Collaborate with other public
health programs and community organizations to strategically develop
collective impact strategies Assist with identifying, developing, and
advancing public health interventions to improve social determinants of
health and health equity in our community Provide gender-inclusive
sexual and reproductive health care services to the community through
education, disease prevention interventions, and anticipatory guidance
counseling Participate in the prevention of STIs, HIV, and other
communicable diseases through one-on-one counseling, group education,
and community outreach Collaborate with other teams in Kenosha County
Public Health to provide education on the Community Health Improvement
Plan (CHIP) and Strategic Plan Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
Utilize various information technology systems, including electronic
medical records, internet databases, spreadsheets, and word processing
programs, to collect data and maintain 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 Become a part of our compassionate team and experience
the joy of making a positive impact in the lives of families in Kenosha
County. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ex erience At
least 1 year of nursing experience, including infant assessments,
required Experience working with or providing services to children and
families preferred Success Factors Knowledge of: Infant and child
development Postpartum care Perinatal mood disorders 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 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 oral and written
communication Time management and prioritization Microsoft Office Suite
including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Basic internet and
computer usage Ability to: Work 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
Effectively work in a team environment that promotes customer
satisfaction as well as independently to meet deadlines 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
Engage in reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection,
communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value
of supervision, etc.) 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, applicants
should provide a copy of their nursing license and BLS certification
where applicable. Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday,
April 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Apply Online:
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
lives of moms and babies? Kenosha County Public Health is seeking
dedicated, nurturing, and adaptable individuals to join our Bright
Family Beginnings team of nurses. You\'ll play a pivotal role in
enhancing family and child well-being, empowering women and families to
achieve their goals, and providing vital support to families with new
deliveries. This nursing position, reporting to the Public Health Nurse
Supervisor, provides home visits, implementing Hello Baby Kenosha
County. This role will work to enhance family and child well-being
through postpartum home visits to every family with a newborn, offering
supportive guidance, responding to family questions about newborn care,
and helping bridge the gap between parent needs and community resources.
The nurse will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local
regulations and requirements. Job duties include: Bright Family
Beginnings Educate and provide guidance to families on postpartum
warning signs, newborn care, growth and development, feeding, and
parenting Provide physical assessment and screening and assure access to
medical care Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with
perinatal networks local community partners, and stakeholders Advocate
and provide referrals to resources 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
community services and resources, as needed Assist clients in enrolling
in state assistance programs Provide counseling, referrals, and
education on family planning, interconception care, growth and
development, newborn care, postpartum care, and parenting 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 Health Promotion and Community Health Improvement
Initiatives 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.) Collaborate with other public
health programs and community organizations to strategically develop
collective impact strategies Assist with identifying, developing, and
advancing public health interventions to improve social determinants of
health and health equity in our community Provide gender-inclusive
sexual and reproductive health care services to the community through
education, disease prevention interventions, and anticipatory guidance
counseling Participate in the prevention of STIs, HIV, and other
communicable diseases through one-on-one counseling, group education,
and community outreach Collaborate with other teams in Kenosha County
Public Health to provide education on the Community Health Improvement
Plan (CHIP) and Strategic Plan Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
Utilize various information technology systems, including electronic
medical records, internet databases, spreadsheets, and word processing
programs, to collect data and maintain 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 Become a part of our compassionate team and experience
the joy of making a positive impact in the lives of families in Kenosha
County. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ex erience At
least 1 year of nursing experience, including infant assessments,
required Experience working with or providing services to children and
families preferred Success Factors Knowledge of: Infant and child
development Postpartum care Perinatal mood disorders 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 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 oral and written
communication Time management and prioritization Microsoft Office Suite
including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Basic internet and
computer usage Ability to: Work 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
Effectively work in a team environment that promotes customer
satisfaction as well as independently to meet deadlines 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
Engage in reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection,
communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value
of supervision, etc.) 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, applicants
should provide a copy of their nursing license and BLS certification
where applicable. Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday,
April 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Apply Online:
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs