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Public Health NurseState of Wyoming • Afton, Wyoming, USA
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Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse

State of Wyoming • Afton, Wyoming, USA
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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

  • This position is eligible for a $2000 hiring bonus
  • See notes for eligibility and conditions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

As a Public Health Nurse serving Lincoln County youll be an essential partner in promoting health preventing disease and improving quality of life for the communities of Afton and the beautiful Star Valley region. Public Health Nursing here is about reaching beyond the clinic wallsbuilding strong healthy communities through education prevention and compassionate care.

In this role youll work closely with families schools healthcare providers and community organizations to identify health needs deliver essential public health services and help residents across Lincoln County thrive.

What Youll Do :

Our Public Health Nurses provide a wide range of services tailored to rural and frontier communitiesadministering vaccines managing communicable diseases offering maternal and child health home visits and leading health education initiatives. Youll play a critical role in safeguarding community health and responding to local health trends and emergencies.

Why Afton and Lincoln County

Located in the heart of Star Valley Afton offers stunning mountain views outdoor adventure and a welcoming small-town feel. Youll enjoy a family-friendly schedule a supportive team environment and the chance to make a lasting impact in a tight-knit vibrant community. Whether its hiking fishing skiing or simply enjoying Wyomings natural beauty Afton offers an incredible quality of life.

Benefits Include :

Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical dental and vision insurance options

Generous Paid Leave Paid vacation sick leave and holidays

Secure Retirement Plan A strong pension plan through the Wyoming Retirement System

Additional Perks Life insurance wellness initiatives and professional development support

Why This Role is Unique :

Community-Level Health Impact Address health needs proactively and preventively across populations

Lasting Contributions From newborn care to elder wellness youll improve lives across all stages

Diverse Clinical Practice Gain experience in areas like maternal-child health infectious disease chronic disease management and health education

Human Resource Contact :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

  • Conduct nursing assessments diagnoses treatments and evaluations in line with ANAs Public Health Nursing Standards.
  • Arrange and lead community health clinics and health education classes.
  • Support public health core functions prioritizing services that meet community needs.
  • Administer adult and child vaccines provide STI / HIV testing manage TB testing and more.
  • Provide Ryan White case management maternal and child home visitation lactation counseling and LT-101 reviews.
  • Collaborate with the nurse manager and public health response coordinator on emergency preparedness activities.

    • Qualifications

    PREFERENCES /

  • AGENCY REQUIREMENTS :
  • Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming.
  • Drivers license required.

    • KNOWLEDGE :

  • Knowledge of laws principles practices and techniques of professional nursing.
  • Knowledge of the maintenance of medical records charts reports and observations.
  • Knowledge of principles of nursing process and scientific process.
  • Knowledge of applying medical diagnosis and treatment to patient care.
  • Knowledge of scientific concepts as a basis for decision-making.
  • Knowledge of physical biological and behavioral sciences.
  • Knowledge of evaluation services and programs according to standards.
  • Knowledge of work management and leadership theory and practice.
  • Knowledge of federal state and local law pertaining to healthcare.
  • Knowledge of public health core functions and essential services.

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

    Education :

    Associates Degree in Nursing

    Experience :

    0-2 years of progressive work experience in Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN

    Certificates Licenses Registrations :

    Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming

    OR

    Education & Experience Substitution :

    3-5 years of progressive work experience Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN

    Certificates Licenses Registrations :

    Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming

    Necessary Special Requirements

    PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

    Must be able to :

  • Lift / transfer patients to different positions.
  • Lift medical / patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
  • Restrain clients for treatments climb stairs to patient homes and drive long distances.
  • Travel throughout the state and to national conferences if requested.
  • Work evenings nights and / or weekends when the situation requires it.

    • NOTES :

  • FLSA : Non-Exempt
  • The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
  • A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
  • Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions

    • New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position

  • Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public.
  • One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
  • Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.
  • Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

    • Supplemental Information

    Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

    URL : State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

    Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Hourly Salary Salary : 30 - 34

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