Nurse Public Health 2024-01142

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to individuals, families, and groups, or the population as a whole by providing services in the Maternal Child Health Program, the Immunization Program, the Chronic Disease Program, the Communicable Disease Program, and in general community health assessment and planning. Planning and preparing within the Public Health Emergency Preparedness program will also be part of the services provided.

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus

See notes for eligibility and conditions.

Human Resource Contact:. @wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Provides direct nursing care in the clinic, home, and other settings, through the use of the nursing process, including teaching and counseling patient and family in patient's care.
• Documents nursing care given, according to State Standards for Documentation and promptly.
• Plans and conducts health clinics and classes at various sites within the county.
• Refers patients to other community resources and collaborates with those providers in carrying out patient care.
• Represent the agency on local/county/state/national boards, committees, or organizations.
• Work with the county nurse manager, agency staff, and state PH Emergency Preparedness team for the planning, training and implementation of public health emergency response.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Wyoming

CPR Certification

Current Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of: Laws, principles, and practices of professional nursing; maintenance of health records and charts, reports, and observations; principles of nursing process and scientific process; public healthcare functions and essential services; applying nursing diagnosis and treatment to patient care; scientific concepts as a basis for decision making; physical, biological and behavioral sciences; evaluation of services and programs according to standards; work management and leadership theory and practice; state and local law on healthcare.
• Skills in: Monitoring the work of others; applying the nursing process; interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills; computer familiarity and skills.
• Ability to: Exercise independent judgment; apply scientific and theoretical concepts as a basis for decision making; perceive when change is needed and creatively bring about the change; exercise independent judgment; motivate others.
• Be self-directed, organized, and assertive.
• Think abstractly and concretely and see the broader picture and context for operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Associate's Degree (typically in Nursing)

Experience

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically 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 (typically 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

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• As a condition of employment, the successful applicant employed will be required to execute a release of personnel records to the director/board/commissioners in the county area involved on an as-needed basis. In addition, the successful applicant will be required to complete an Employee Health Assessment, which includes verification of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases. If found to be non-immune, vaccination will be required unless medically contraindicated. Yearly influenza vaccination is also required, unless medically contraindicated. COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption may be required as the position provides services in CMS-regulated facilities. 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.

Must be able to

• Applicants must be able to:
• Lift medical equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
• Climb stairs to patient homes
• 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-Verifyemployer.
• Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions
• New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
• Current state employees acceptinga 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

048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Division

to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL:

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 you have the most recent version.