Public Health Nurse 2026-00316

Public Health Nurse 2026-00316

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Public Health Nurse 2026-00316

Salary

$32.90 Hourly

Location

Douglas, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-00316

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Cheyenne and County Offices

Opening Date

01/30/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

HSNU08

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus See notes for eligibility and conditions

As a Public Health Nurse in Converse County, you?ll be at the forefront of promoting health and preventing disease within your community. Public Health Nursing is a specialized field that goes beyond traditional patient care?it's about fostering wellness and resilience across populations. In this role, you?ll work closely with individuals, families, and groups to identify health needs, provide essential healthcare services, and connect people with valuable health resources.

Our Public Health Nurses deliver a wide range of services tailored to community health, from administering vaccines and offering disease screenings to educating the public on health risks and healthy behaviors. You'll play an integral role in shaping health policies, coordinating health initiatives, and responding to public health emergencies, ensuring that every member of the community has the support they need to thrive.

Make a Difference for Wyoming Communities

Working for the State of Wyoming as a Public Health Nurse offers more than just a paycheck; it's an opportunity to provide meaningful, compassionate care to the citizens of Douglas and the surrounding areas. You'll enjoy a family-friendly schedule with flexible work-life balance options and extensive professional support, all while surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of our region.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes:

• Health & Wellness:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with additional perks like wellness programs and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off:Generous vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and 9+ paid holidays annually.
• Secure Future:A robust state pension and 457(b) retirement plans designed for long-term financial stability.
• Growth:Meaningful work with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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Why This Role is Unique:

• Population Health Focus: Unlike clinical settings focused on individual care, public health nursing centers on populations. You'll address health trends and needs within the community, providing proactive care that builds long-term wellness.
• Community Impact: As a Public Health Nurse, your work has a lasting, wide-reaching impact. From prenatal care to senior support, you?ll be addressing a variety of needs and making healthcare accessible for everyone in the community.
• Diverse Clinical Experience: This role incorporates aspects of general nursing, infectious disease control, maternal-child health, and health education, giving you a well-rounded and varied daily practice.

If you're looking to expand your nursing career with a meaningful, community-centered focus, public health nursing in Wyoming could be the perfect fit for you.

Full-time position available.

Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov

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

• Conduct nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and evaluations in line with ANA's 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:

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

A valid driver's license is 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 is a basis for decision-making.
• Knowledge of evaluation services and programs according to standards.
• Knowledge of work management and leadership theory, and practice.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to healthcare.
• Knowledge of public health core functions and essential services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate's 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 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

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 anE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) employer.
• Full-time or Part-time positions available.
• As a condition of employment, the successful applicant will be required to execute a release of personnel records to the director/board/commissioners in the county area involved on an as-needed basis. In addition, the successful applicant will be required to complete an Employee Health Assessment, which includes verification of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases. If found to be non-immune, vaccination will be required unless medically contraindicated. Yearly influenza vaccination is also required, unless medically contraindicated. 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. This position is located in the Public Health Nursing Section.
• 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 12 months.

Supplemental Information

Click here (https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/) to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click tohere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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The 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.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job ? it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage? medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits? including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options? including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules? vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility? for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development? to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program ? Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program ? Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation:https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can?t find anywhere else ? wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.

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