Position Title: Public Health Nurse, LTE Pool

Department: Health Department 

Reports To: Health Department Director

Governing Committee: Health Committee

Hourly Wage:    $22.66/hr. (1-1-10)                     FLSA: Non-exempt

Purpose of Position

Implements public health programs, in an on-call capacity,  including communicable disease prevention and control. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Setting up and providing immunizations for children and adults at the office and at clinic sites.

·        Become familiar with the Wisconsin Immunization Registry.

·        Training on Public Health Preparedness and Response issues.

·        Become familiar with all public health objectives and programs both locally and statewide.

·        When necessary, covers the staffing needs in the agency.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Job Functions:

·        Preference for Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a National League for Nursing accredited program.

·        Current license to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin at time of appointment and throughout employment.

·        Preference for two years professional experience in a Public Health Agency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Job Functions:

·        Demonstrated professional oral and written communication skills.

·        Must possess means of transportation and be able to transport oneself between various job sites within Iowa County.

Working Environment

·        Typical working environment is within a non-smoking temperature-controlled office, or similar settings.

Physical Requirements

·        Ability to operate office equipment, e.g. multi-line telephones, copiers, facsimile machines, typewriters, personal computers, calculators, etc.

·        Ability to exert very moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work activity, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, and stair climbing.

·        Ability to transport equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. between office and clinics, with assistance and with use of equipment to facilitate that transport.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.