Salary : $64,708.80 - $66,643.20 Annually
Location : Appleton, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2402934
Department: DHHS Public Health Nursing
Opening Date: 05/07/2024
Typical Work Hours/Shift:: Core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Work schedule requires flexibility to work outside of core business hours, which include evenings and weekends.
CORE VALUES
Invested in Serving
Devoted to positively impacting our communities
Better Together
Inspire unity by promoting collaboration, trust and respect
Create Progress
Encourage growth through innovation to advance and succeed
Support Through Compassion
Prioritize one another through communication, inclusion and transparency to bolster our community
Position Purpose

Do you have your Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program?

• Are you self-motivated?
• Do you enjoy working on a team?
• Are you looking for a nursing environment where you have less direct patient contact than a typical healthcare setting but will make a huge impact on our community?
• Looking for a Full Benefits package which includes being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System?

We are hiring a Full Time Public Health Nurse in Appleton, Wisconsin!
This is an opportunity to become an active member of a local health department. The Public Health Nursing position will challenge you to develop and apply skills to help ensure a safer and healthier community. Make an impact and become a part of our public health team.
Reporting to the Public Health Nursing Supervisor, the Public Health Nurse provides population-focused, community-oriented nursing care. Public health nursing practice is based upon the nursing process, the tenets of public health nursing, and the core functions of public health, assessment, policy development, and assurance.
The mission of Outagamie County Public Health is to use local data to prevent disease and injury, promote wellness, and protect the health of our communities through collaboration and best practice.
This position is located in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin at the County Administration Building.
Hours: Core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Work schedule requires flexibility to work outside of core business hours, which include evenings and weekends. This position is position does offer comp time if available.
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs surveillance, prevention, investigation, and control of communicable, acute and chronic disease.
• Enforce State and Federal laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
• Identifies population groups, families, and individuals at high risk of illness, injury, disability or premature death.
• Collaborates with public and private organizations to address community health needs.
• Collects, reviews and analyzes health status data.
• Assesses community strengths and needs.
• Develops policies and programs to address public health priorities.
• Provides case management and nursing care to individuals and families utilizing the nursing process.
• Provides community screening, health promotion and immunization services in cooperation with the public and private sector.
• Provides Information and Referral services to the general public and medical and social service community.
• Evaluates the effectiveness, accessibility and quality of health care services.
• Informs, educates and empowers people about health issues.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of protected health information.
• Integrates quality improvement into daily activities and represent Public Health Division by participating in coalitions and professional meetings. Promote professional growth to increase personal knowledge base to better serve the agency and community.
• Complete and maintain applicable training/certificates to support emergency response roles and responsibilities. Maintains emergency preparedness core Public Health competencies by participating in preparedness training exercises and planning events.
• Participates in Divisional Quality Improvement, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Community Assessment, Community Health Improvement Planning activities
• Provides practicum experiences for nursing students and resident physicians.
• Participates in cross-training to perform intervention strategies aimed at creating healthy environmental, social, and economic conditions to benefit the health of the population.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Evening and/or weekend work and/or extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
• Provides on-call services as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program and one to two years clinical and public health nursing experience.
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Requires a valid WI driver's license, vehicle to provide transportation to and from job assignments, appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver's eligibility of employment.

Required or Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals. (). Developed by the Council on Linkages, the Core Competencies reflect skills that are desirable for professionals who deliver the Essential Public Health Services. The Core Competencies serve as the foundation for public health practices and are intertwined in the key responsibilities listed above.
• Knowledge of and maintenance of Public Health Preparedness and Response Core Competencies by participating in preparedness training, exercises, planning events and responding to actual events.
• Ability to operate a variety of medical equipment including anemia, cholesterol, and blood sugar screening equipment, stethoscope, thermometer, scale, needles and syringes, etc.
• Ability to use and interpret medical terminology.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including statistical reports, referrals, client records, lab reports, policy manuals, medical references, etc.
• Ability to assign, supervise, and review the work of unlicensed personnel.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages, rates, ratios, and make use of the principles of high school algebra.
• Ability to communicate effectively with health care providers, community organizations, school personnel, governmental officials, patients and families, and others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to mobilize interdisciplinary partnerships.
• Ability to prepare performance objectives and conduct program evaluation.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects up to 50 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely records.
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents including letters, referrals, evaluation reports, etc.
• Ability to transport self to and from various locations on demand.
• Operate business computers and office machines including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently.
• Bilingual capability preferred.
• Work is generally performed in a medical office, home setting or office setting with exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations or blood borne pathogens that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
• Exposure to inclement weather may occur.
• Exposure to Latex may occur.

OUTAGAMIE 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 EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20 or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-booklet
OUTAGAMIE 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 EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.
LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.

Medical Coverage
Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.
Dental Coverage
Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.

Vision Coverage
Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.
Life Insurance
Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.

Long-Term Disability Insurance
All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.

Wisconsin Retirement System
Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.
The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.
Flexible Spending Account Plan
The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.
Employee Assistance Program
Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.
Paid Time Off
Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.
Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $20,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.
Employee and Family Clinic
Primary Health Services are available to employees and dependents ages 2 and up, who are covered on a county health plan.
Behavioral Health Services are available for all county employees regardless of county health coverage.
Pet Employee and Family Clinic
Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.
If you would like to learn more, please click below about the benefits.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.
Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.
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Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you looking for a position with less direct patient care than in a typical healthcare setting? If so, please explain.
Required Question