Registered Nurse - Public Health

Join Us in Making a Difference as a Public Health Nurse at Dunn County! Are you passionate about public health and eager to make an impact in your community? Dunn County is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Public Health Nurse to join our Reproductive Health Clinic! As a Public Health Nurse, you will play a vital role in advancing our county’s health initiatives by delivering comprehensive, community‑centered services that meet state and national standards.

This primarily clinic‑based position works at the top of their licensure scope to support programs that prevent disease, and address reproductive and family health needs. With the support of the Nursing Manager, this position collaborates with internal and external partners to support comprehensive public health services, contribute innovative ideas, and lead meaningful initiatives that make a lasting impact on the health and well‑being of our community.

In our clinic setting, services include contraception, preconception counseling, infection testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and counseling, reproductive health education, immunizations, and communicable disease follow‑up. If you’re ready for a rewarding career where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, then we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping a healthier community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The anticipated starting wage is between $63,086 annually and $68,011 annually.

First‑round interviews will be conducted the morning of March 11, 2026. The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conducts assessments; obtains and compiles information on the health status of the patient and family; identifies other service needs and refers patient or family to appropriate resources
• Consults with patient physician and other professional regarding patient and family care
• Conducts periodic reassessments of patient and family progress, modifying plan of care as appropriate
• Making client referrals to other agencies or community resources, consults with and reports patient and family status to supervisor.
• Provides professional nursing care; performs nursing care within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act and within agency policies; maintains current nursing skills
• Prepares and submits records and reports as required by agency policy and program requirements; prepares and manages clinical patient and family records; documents nursing care and patient and family responses to care; documents teaching and patient and family participation.
• Performs health screenings and immunizations; obtains lab specimens; performs health assessments and lab tests based on patient needs; performs lab screenings appropriate for communicable disease follow‑up; reviews lab screening results, providing referral or other follow‑up as appropriate; ensures that all testing and immunizations are performed following agency policy regarding medical and infectious waste.
• Organizes and analyzes caseload; responds to new referrals and emergencies as required.
• Attends in‑services and other training sessions as required.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type, as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years previous nursing experience.

• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Wisconsin
• CPR and A.E.D Certification
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to travel between work locations.
• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Public health and nursing principles, concepts, practice and trends related to community health; communicable…