Public Health Nurse​/BSN

• Pay or shift range: $37.17 USD to $50.18 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Health & Human Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PUBLI
  001226

Salary Range: $37.17 - $50.18 per hour
Final date to receive applications:
September 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Interview Date:
October 5, 2026
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Department:
Health & Human Services

* This position is 32 hours per week.*

Mower County Health & Human Services is seeking a Public Health Nurse/BSN to perform professional public health and nursing services in support of specialized public health programs and initiatives.

This position provides nursing services to individuals, families, and communities and plays an important role in promoting health, preventing disease, improving access to care, and connecting individuals with appropriate community resources. Responsibilities may include health assessments, case management, health education, home visits, public clinics, disease prevention, community health investigations, and collaboration with medical and community partners.

Responsibilities of the Public Health Nurse/BSN include:

Perform age-appropriate health assessments for individuals, families, and communities.

Identify health concerns and provide case management services.

Make referrals to community resources and assist underserved populations with accessing appropriate care.

Provide holistic, person-centered interventions.

Provide health and disease prevention education to individuals of various ages.

Coordinate and conduct public clinics focused on education, treatment, screening, and prevention of community health concerns.

Investigate community health threats and provide community education.

Serve as an internal resource regarding assigned program rules, regulations, and documentation requirements.

Provide oversight, training, and mentoring to staff working within assigned programs.

Prepare and maintain service records, case histories, outcome reports, and statistical reports.

Ensure services and documentation comply with applicable protocols.

Collaborate with medical providers and community partners to promote and protect public health.

Participate in program planning, trainings, orientations, and emergency preparedness planning related to public health threats.

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).

Required

Licenses/Certifications:

Public Health Nurse Certification

Registered Nurse License

Valid driver’s license or evidence of equal mobility

The successful candidate should possess knowledge and skills in areas including:

Nursing principles and practices

Medical terminology

Case management

Health care services and medical treatment protocols

Medical testing and administering treatments

Assessing illnesses and injuries

Preparing medical case files and histories

Referring clients to appropriate outside resources

Applicable federal and state policies and regulations

Crisis intervention strategies

Working effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and language backgrounds and individuals experiencing multiple medical, social, or psychological challenges

Computer and related software applications

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Collaboration with coworkers, medical providers, the public, and local, state, and federal partners

This position includes both office-based work and travel to locations such as client homes and public meeting sites. The position involves regular interaction…