Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse 2025-02993

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Public Health Nurse 2025-02993

Salary

$30.84 - $34.27 Hourly

Location

Afton, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2025-02993

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Cheyenne and County Offices

Opening Date

12/05/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

HSNU08

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

As a Public Health Nurse servingLincoln County, you?ll be an essential partner in promoting health, preventing disease, and improving quality of life for the communities ofLincoln County. Public Health Nursing here is about reaching beyond the clinic walls, building strong, healthy communities through education, prevention, and compassionate care.

In this role, you?ll 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 You'll Do:

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

Why Lincoln County?

The Star Valley area of Lincoln Countyoffers stunning mountain views, outdoor adventure, and a welcoming small-town feel. You'll enjoy afamily-friendly schedule, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a lasting impact in a tight-knit, vibrant community. Whether it's hiking, fishing, skiing, or simply enjoying Wyoming's natural beauty,Lincoln Countyoffers 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, you?ll 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: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov

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 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/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

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

Driver's 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:

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

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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

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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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