Applications are now being accepted for a Part-time Public Health Nurse with the Lincoln County Health Department. This position will work 28 hours per week.
To be considered, applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application form. Applications are accepted until position is filled.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups. Duties include school nursing, communicable disease follow-up, immunizations, jail nursing, oral health services, and maternal and child health. Nursing activities include, but are not limited to, analysis of health data, care plan development for the school health settings, vaccinations, health screening and follow-up, health education and advocacy, coalition building and collaborating with community partners to promote the health of a population. The public health nurse can be expected to assist in the provision of public health services in the event of a public health emergency.
Qualifications:
Minimum two year nursing degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school preferred. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin required. One to two years’ experience in public health nursing preferred.
Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, proof of insurance and a good driving record.
Wage:
Starting wage of $25.47 based on experience.
Benefits:
Eligible for Lincoln County benefit package including Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurances plus generous vacation and sick leaves with the ability to carryover unused sick leave hours into future years, holiday pay and Wisconsin Retirement System. This position works weekday hours and provides a flexible work schedule. Part-time positions are not eligible for health insurance.
Applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application Form. Application forms are available at the Lincoln County Service Center (upper level), 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill, Wisconsin and on the County's website at www.co.lincoln.wi.us.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $25.47 per hour
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Merrill, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person