JOB
Join our team and make a difference in your community as a Public Health Nurse.A career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are looking for someone who has the desire to support local communities and be a part of the Public Health team. The purpose of the Public Health Nurse is to perform public health nursing tasks as defined by County, State and Federal programs and laws for the Sauk County Health Department. *This position will be 75% perinatal home visiting and 25% other duties.*A submitted resume is required in addition to an application.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provide information to the public, clients, and patients, regarding Department programs dealing with lead poisoning, immunizations, rabies control, County Partners (schools, healthcare providers, etc.) tuberculosis, communicable and sexually transmitted diseases, environmental health, prenatal, infant and child health, Nurse Family Partnership, dental health resources, Medical Assistance outreach, safety/injury prevention and preparedness programs, foot clinics. Actively participate in population health initiatives. Based on program, utilize nursing process and critical thinking to make decisions regarding patient care and refer clients and patients to appropriate service or agency as needed. Coordinate activities in assigned program by conducting health assessments, supervising immunizations, and vaccinations, maintaining procedures and record keeping, ordering and requesting supplies, performing skilled nursing tasks, obtaining lab samples, monitoring medication, and conducting assessments of program and need. Participate and/or conduct public educational/outreach presentations regarding Public Health issues and programs, via internet, in person or through various media outlets. Act as liaison between Department/program and health advocacy groups and agencies including elder, County, and municipal officials and school systems and other community agencies. Complete health programs activity reports, time sheets, mileage logs, schedules, correspondence, memos, forms, notices and update patient charts and lists. Perform Quality Improvement activities relating to individually assigned public health programs and the Community Health Improvement Plan. Prepare, assemble, and distribute public health program educational materials. Direct clerical support tasks as needed by monitoring data collection or compiling data and reviewing assigned program documentation for completeness and accuracy. Participate in agency program planning and recommend program needs and policies to meet requirements. Assist with grant writing. And other duties as assigned. Public Health Core CompetenciesAdvocate for policies, programs, and resourcesAssess community health statusDevelop community health assessmentDevelop goals and objectivesMonitor trendsDevelop and recommend optionsApply public health informatics to policies, programs, and servicesDescribe public health as part of a larger systemExplain how public health, health care, and other organizations can work together or individuallyCommunicate in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiencyIdentify relationships that are affecting healthDevelop relationshipsMaintain relationshipsRequired Working HoursStandard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Compensation for additional hours beyond normal working hours are subject to applicable state and federal regulations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing License/Certification: Registered Nursing LicenseValid Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Preferred: 2 years of home visiting experienceBilingual - Spanish Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.