JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Promotes and maintains the health of individuals, families, and the community through teaching, counseling, and initiation of appropriate preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative measures. Provides nursing services in client homes, clinics, schools, and industries. Assesses public health needs of the community and utilizes the nursing process to promote and improve the health of individuals, families, and the community. Plans and manages a caseload and provides nursing services, including immunizations, to individuals and groups in a defined geographic area. Conducts and participates in epidemiological investigations to prevent the spread of communicable disease according to Wisconsin statutes and agency policy. Provides health education and communicable disease follow up to individuals/families and community groups. Coordinates services with other professionals and community partners to achieve a holistic approach to consumer needs. Collaborates with community partners to participate in community health improvement projects and facilitate conversations to achieve common goals. Collects, analyzes, interprets, and disseminates data from various sources. Prepares and submits records and reports according to agency policy. Completes accurate, detailed charting as appropriate, using both paper and electronic methods, and maintain confidentiality at all levels. Assumes administrative responsibilities as designated by the Health Division Manager or the Public Health Nursing Supervisor. Participates in developing and implementing a community preparedness plan. Participates in quality improvement, performance management, and strategic planning activities. Assumes responsibility for self-development and participates in appropriate continuing education activities in order to maintain competence within the scope of own practice. May be assigned to perform on-call duty. It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Provides mentorship to nursing students. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Comprehensive knowledge of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation), and of the legal scope and skill in current nursing practice. Thorough knowledge of the practice of Public Health nursing. Obtain knowledge of, and demonstrate effective use of, community resources. Thorough knowledge of inter professional relationships in the implementation of programs. Ability to seek and utilize supervision/consultation effectively. Ability to apply appropriate theory that is scientifically sound as basis for decisions regarding nursing practice. Well organized and efficient in managing multiple responsibilities. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To apply, complete required online application. Applications accepted until position filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. CALUMET COUNTY 206 COURT ST CHILTON, WI 53014 Contact Email Address: Victoria.halbach@calumetcounty.org Company Web Site: www.calumetcounty.org Contact Fax: (920) 849-1475 Apply Online: www.calumetcounty.org