Overview Applications are now being accepted for a Public Health Nurse with the Lincoln County Health Department. This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week. Supporting organizational success through efficient administration, strategic Human Resources solutions, and fostering a positive, workplace culture. Position Overview Provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups. Duties include communicable disease follow-up, immunizations, jail nursing, oral health services, and maternal and child health. Nursing activities include, but are not limited to, analysis of health data, vaccinations, health screening and follow-up, health education and advocacy, coalition building and collaborating with community partners to promote the health of a population. The public health nurse can be expected to assist in the provision of public health services in the event of a public health emergency. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin required. One to two years’ experience in public health nursing preferred. Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, proof of insurance and a good driving record. Wage Starting wage of $31.92 to $35.57 per hour based on experience. Schedule and Benefits Monday-Friday day shift with schedule flexibility. Eligibility for Lincoln County benefit package including Health (for employees working a 30 hour per week schedule), Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vision, Vacation, generous Sick Leave, 10 paid Holidays per year and Wisconsin Retirement System. As an employee of Lincoln County, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), which is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country! Applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application Form. Application forms are available at the Lincoln County Service Center (upper level), 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill, Wisconsin and on the County's website at Scroll down to view complete job description AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Lincoln County Service Center 801 N. Sales Street, Suite 205 Merrill, WI 54452 #J-18808-Ljbffr