Public Health Nurse 2025-01168 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/4920895) Apply  Public Health Nurse 2025-01168 Salary $30.84 - $34.27 Hourly Location Afton, WY Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 2025-01168 Department Department Of Health Division Cheyenne and County Offices Opening Date 04/25/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Determined by Position Job Classification HSNU08 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until Filled **This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditions GENERAL DESCRIPTION: As a Public Health Nurse servingLincoln County, you’ll be an essential partner in promoting health, preventing disease, and improving quality of life for the communities ofAftonand the beautiful Star Valley region. Public Health Nursing here is about reaching beyond the clinic walls—building strong, healthy communities through education, prevention, and compassionate care. In this role, you’ll work closely with families, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to identify health needs, deliver essential public health services, and help residents across Lincoln County thrive. What You’ll Do: Our Public Health Nurses provide a wide range of services tailored to rural and frontier communities—administering vaccines, managing communicable diseases, offering maternal and child health home visits, and leading health education initiatives. You’ll play a critical role in safeguarding community health and responding to local health trends and emergencies. Why Afton and Lincoln County? Located in the heart of Star Valley, Afton offers stunning mountain views, outdoor adventure, and a welcoming small-town feel. You'll enjoy afamily-friendly schedule, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a lasting impact in a tight-knit, vibrant community. Whether it’s hiking, fishing, skiing, or simply enjoying Wyoming’s natural beauty,Afton offers an incredible quality of life. Benefits Include: + Comprehensive Health Coverage– Medical, dental, and vision insurance options + Generous Paid Leave– Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays + Secure Retirement Plan– A strong pension plan through the Wyoming Retirement System + Additional Perks– Life insurance, wellness initiatives, and professional development support Why This Role is Unique: + Community-Level Health Impact– Address health needs proactively and preventively across populations + Lasting Contributions– From newborn care to elder wellness, you’ll improve lives across all stages + Diverse Clinical Practice– Gain experience in areas like maternal-child health, infectious disease, chronic disease management, and health education Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. + Conduct nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and evaluations in line with ANA's Public Health Nursing Standards. + Arrange and lead community health clinics and health education classes. + Support public health core functions, prioritizing services that meet community needs. + Administer adult and child vaccines, provide STI/HIV testing, manage TB testing, and more. + Provide Ryan White case management, maternal and child home visitation, lactation counseling, and LT-101 reviews. + Collaborate with the nurse manager and public health response coordinator on emergency preparedness activities. Qualifications PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: **Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming. **Driver's license required. KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of laws, principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing. + Knowledge of the maintenance of medical records, charts, reports, and observations. + Knowledge of principles of nursing process and scientific process. + Knowledge of applying medical diagnosis and treatment to patient care. + Knowledge of 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 federal, state, and local law pertaining to healthcare. + Knowledge of public health core functions and essential services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience 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 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: Must be able to: + Lift/transfer patients to different positions. + Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs. + Restrain clients for treatments, climb stairs to patient homes, and drive long distances. + 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 anE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) employer. + 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. + Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions + New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position + Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public. + One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay. + Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date. + Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period. Supplemental Information Click here to (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration. There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few! Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!