Public Health NurseWork Monday - Friday with holidays off and join Manitowoc County's team as a Public Health Nurse. This position provides population focused community-oriented nursing care based on the core functions of public health and:Performs surveillance, investigation, prevention and control of communicable and chronic diseases.Identifies population groups, families and individuals at high risk of illness, injury, disability, or premature death.Provides leadership for community health improvement activities.Addresses community health needs by collecting, reviewing and assessing data to determine service and program needs.Develops intervention strategies aimed at promoting healthy environmental, social, and economic conditions for all populations.Collaborates with public and private organizations to address community health needs.Evaluates effectiveness of public health programs and interventions.Hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PMA public health nurse, in addition to being licensed as a registered nurse under Ch. 441, Stats., must have one of the following:A bachelor's degree from a nursing program approved by the board of nursing under s. 441.01 (3), Stats. and Ch. N 1, or accredited by the national professional nursing education accrediting organization. The program shall include preparation in public health nursing or community health nursing.A master's degree from a nursing program accredited by the national professional nursing education accrediting organization. The program shall include preparation in public health nursing or community health nursing.A public health nurse certificate issued by the department prior to December 1, 1984.Benefits include:Insurance: Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, Critical Illness, AccidentAdditional Benefit: Discounted subscription to Savi student loan forgiveness programPaid Leave: Holiday, Vacation, Sick Leave, Short Term Disability Income ContinuationRetirement: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, deferred compensationWork/Life Balance: Monday - Friday schedule, flexible work hoursNote: Per - Wis. Stat. 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five. If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at 920-683-4063 if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.