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Public Health Nurse
Barron, Wisconsin United States BARRON COUNTY Full Time $65,291.20 - $80,267.20 Annually Dec 02, 2025
Employer:
BARRON COUNTY
Want to make a difference in your community? Choose a career in Public Service! Visit www.barroncountywi.gov to apply! Barron County has many miles of hiking, walking, biking, ATV/UTV, horse back riding, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and snowmobiling trails for your outdoor adventure in any season. Barron County has several County parks and campgrounds, golf-courses, lakes, beaches, and more! In addition, there is abundant retail, food, and entertainment options with access to the Minneapolis/St Paul MN area less than 2 hours away; Madison WI less than 4 hours away; and Duluth MN less than 90 minutes away.
Job Description
This position assesses and educates clientsandprovidescommunity-basednursing servicesdelivered to individual clients, families, public facilities, and populations with the goal of preventing disease, promoting healthy behaviors, protecting communities from threats to the health of the public.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.Other duties may be required and assigned.
Not all duties may be assigned. Assignment of duties will be dependent uponan incumbent’sClassification as a Registered Nurse I or Public Health Nurse II.
Assesses, evaluates, and manages communicable disease cases and outbreaks; investigates and educates regarding prevention and control in accordance with state mandates and statutes and maintain WEDSS (Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System) documentation. Provides leadership in planning, preparing and responding to Public Health preparedness events, including mass clinics. Provides direct client services:- Assesses, educates and evaluates client needs (pregnant and postpartum women, infants, reproductive health clients, tuberculosis program clients, general public health clients) via home visits, clinic/office visits or phone calls;
- Develops nursing care plans and coordinates care.
- Assesses, educates and evaluates clients regarding acute and chronic health conditions, psychosocial, and environmental needs and refers to appropriate resources.
- Conducts physical examinations, assesses health of infants, children and adults;
- Completes referrals to physicians and other medical services as needed.
RequiredEducation,Experience, Licensing, and Certifications
RegisteredNurse I- Associatesdegreein Nursing.
- Minimum of two(2)years’workexperience in general nursingpractices.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin of Wisconsin required.
- Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background checks.
Public HealthNurse II- Bachelor’sdegreein Nursing.
- Minimum of two (2) years’work experience in general nursing practices.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin of Wisconsin required.
- Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background checks.
Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities- Knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques of professional and public health nursing.
- Knowledge of the inherent dangers and precautions to be taken in using drugs and other medication.
- Knowledge of treatment, assessment, immunization and related medical services for patients in area of assignment.
- Knowledge of local and state rules, regulations, procedures and policies pertaining to nursing services.
- Knowledge ofregulations to maintain preparedness and public health competencies.
- Ability to effectively assess consumers medical needs andtheir ability to make medical decisions anddocument accordingly.
- Knowledge of PPE and its proper use for personal safety measures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical information and assure rights and privacyare protected at all timesper HIPAA.
- Must be able to exhibit a warm, cheerful caring manner.
- Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
- Knowledge of electronic records systems.
- Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the County.
- Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
- Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
- Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
- Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
- Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
- Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
- Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
- Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records laws.
- Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
Barron County values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offers a very competitive benefit package prioritizing work-life balance and along with stable employment and supportive work environment!
* Wisconsin Retirement System (6.9% Employer match; 6.9% Employee pre-tax contribution - Higher rates for Protective/Law Enforcement)
* Paid leaves upon hire (104 hrs vacation; 11 paid holidays; 8 hrs of sick leave per mo)
* Health insurance with option to enroll in a Health Savings Account ($50/mo-single plan/ $100/mo-family plan). Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.Non-Embedded in-network Deductible of $2,000/Single & $4,000/Family. Deductible must be met before insurance applies. Out-of-pocket max: $3,500S-$7,000F. Prescription drug savings program offering zero costs for eligible prescription drugs. Optionto sell up to 96 hrs Sick Leave and/or Vacation into HSA during open enrollment.
* Dental insurance
* Life insurance (County pays $5/mo towards Basic plan)
* If working night shift - receive an additional $0.75 per hour
* Flexible spending account
* Deferred Compensation Programs
* Employee Achievement Program
* Paid Parental leave
* Potential for telework opportunities (varies by department/position)
* Whole Life Insurance plan
* Eligibility for Student Loan Repayment program throughPublic Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF)
* Recognition Program
* Annual Training Day & Lunch
* Annual Employee Milestone Recognition Lunch
* On-site Blood Drives (paid 1 hour to donate blood)
* 15% Verizon Wireless cell-phone discount
* On-site food truck vendors during summer months
* Ed-Vest College Savings plan
* Supportive work environment and culture
* Opportunities for growth and advancement
* Meaningful and impactful work for the betterment of our community
Closing Date/Time: 12/21/2025 4:00 PM CentralPlease mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
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