What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse position at Pierce County?
Description :
Pierce County Public Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse to provide 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.
**There are 2 levels of qualifications that are being considered for this position. In turn there are 2 separate salary levels based on which set of qualifications the awarded candidate holds. The qualifications and salaries are listed below.
Bachelor in Nursing Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors of Science in Nursing. WI Registered Nurse Licensure. Valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications: Two years of public health nursing experience. National Incident Command Management System training. CPR certification.
Starting Salary Range: $26.60 - $30.40 depending on qualifications.
Registered Nurse Minimum Qualifications: Associate Degree in Nursing. WI Registered Nurse Licensure. Valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications: Two years of nursing experience. National Incident Command Management System training. CPR certification.
Starting Salary Range: $24.74 - $28.27 depending on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.93 - $34.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location