What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse position at Ashland County Health & Human Services?
The Public Health Nurse provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups. Nursing actions are directed toward the goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and health status improvement for individuals, families and communities. Nursing activities include, but are not limited to, systematic analysis of health data, care plan development, health education and advocacy, coalition building, and collaborating with community partners to promote the health of a population. Public Health Nurses often collaborate and consult within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to achieve desirable outcomes for families and communities. Public Health Nursing interventions occur at individual, family, community and system levels depending upon the responsibilities of the position and the issues involved.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors of Science or Art in Nursing required for all new hires or will be completed within six (6) months of hire.
- Two (2) years of public health nursing experience preferred, but not required.
- A current WI license to practice as a registered nurse.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200 and 700 certification within four (4) months of employment.
- CPR certification within four (4) months of employment.
- Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, or have transportation services available to them.
SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION:
Flexible 4-day work week; 35 hours per week: No Nights, No Weekends, No On-Call Requirements. Salary starting at $47,447 annually for new graduates or no experience. Salary based on experience; Competitive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY:
For an application packet and full listing of job description and qualifications, contact the Front Desk at Ashland County Health & Human Services, 630 Sanborn Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806, 715-682-7004 Ext 0, Fax 715-682-7924, E-mail: achsd@ashlandcountywi.gov.
Application, resume and cover letter must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025 to be considered for the first round of interviews. Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.
Ashland County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $47,447.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,447