Job Description

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Use your skills in nursing to make a difference in scenic Lincoln County.

Enjoy a family-friendly schedule. Take advantage of a work environment with independence and a supportive team focused on making a difference in the health and wellbeing of families in the community. Nurses have the autonomy to perform the functions of their job. This position provides direct nursing care in the clinic & other settings. Responsible for the implementation of public health programs, such as Chronic Disease Management, Family Planning Services, Communicable Diseases, Ryan White Program, Maternal, and Child Health, case management of Children with Special Health Care needs LT Waivers, Immunization Program, and Public Health Emergency Preparedness.

The Wyoming Department of Health offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Benefits also include State Retirement and longevity pay.

Human Resource Contact: Anissa French

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

• Provides direct nursing care in the home and other settings, through the use of the nursing process, including teaching and counseling patients and families in patient care.
• Documents nursing care given, according to State Standards for Documentation, and in a timely manner.
• 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 outpatient care.
• Represent the agency on local/county/state/national boards, committees, or organizations.
• Work with county nurse manager, agency staff, and state PH Emergency Preparedness team for the planning, training, and implementation of public health emergency response.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to a BSN with work experience in public health nursing.
Preference given for experience in working with immunizations.
Preference given for experience in communicable disease prevention and case management.

**Must have a valid driver\'s license

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of laws, principles, and practices of professional nursing.
• Knowledge of maintenance of health records and charts, reports, and observations.
• Knowledge of principles of the nursing process and scientific process.
• Knowledge of public healthcare functions and essential services; applying nursing diagnosis and treatment to patient care; scientific concepts as a basis for decision making.
• Knowledge of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences.
• Knowledge of evaluation services and programs according to standards.
• Knowledge of work management, and leadership theory and practice.
• Knowledge of state and local law pertaining to healthcare.
• Skill in monitoring the work of others.
• Skill in applying the nursing process.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to apply scientific and theoretical concepts, as a basis for decision making; perceive when change is needed and creatively bring about the change
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to be self-directed, organized, and assertive.
• Ability to 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:

Applicants must be able to:

• Lift medical equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
• 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 an

Employer. * 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 to be used 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 is 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, for every successful applicant. BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals is required.

Supplemental Information

048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Division

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