Public Health Nurse

Henry Dodge Office Building | Human Services & Health Department
199 County Road DF
Juneau, WI 53039, USA

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Starting Wage Range: $35.26/hr.

- $38.85/hr. (wages effective 01/01/2026)

Department: Human Services & Health

Position Open Until Filled

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume with application

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, short-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

• Assesses, evaluates, and manages communicable disease cases and outbreaks; investigates and educates regarding prevention and control in accordance with State mandates and statutes and maintain WEDSS (Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System) documentation.
• Provides leadership in planning, preparing, and responding to Public Health preparedness events, including mass clinics.
• Assesses, educates, and evaluates client needs (pregnant and postpartum women, infants, reproductive health clients, tuberculosis program clients, general public health clients) via home visits, clinic/office visits, or phone calls.
• Develops nursing care plans and coordinates care.
• Assesses, educates, and evaluates clients regarding acute and chronic health conditions, psychosocial, and environmental needs and refers to appropriate resources.
• Conducts physical examinations, assesses health of infants, children, and adults.
• Completes referrals to physicians and other medical services as needed.
• Organizes, manages, updates, and oversees various Public Health programs as assigned.
• Assists in the writing of grant proposals, and oversees grant activities, reporting requirements, contractual obligations, and performance standards/requirements.
• Dispenses and manages client medication.
• Immunizes clients and provides tuberculosis screening; performs venipuncture and collects lab specimens as indicated.
• Conducts public health investigations, case management, and follow up as needed.
• Prepares, updates, and maintains client records, utilizing various electronic health record systems.
• Plans, develops, and presents health education programs/classes.
• Facilitates and participates in community coalitions, and works with community partners to provide collaboration, outreach, and education.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and incorporates quality improvement principles.
• Participates in community health needs assessments and improvement planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, practices, and techniques of professional and public health nursing.
• Knowledge of the inherent dangers and precautions to be taken in using drugs and other medication.
• Knowledge of treatment, assessment, immunization, and related medical services for patients in area of assignment.
• Knowledge of local and State rules, regulations, procedures and policies pertaining to nursing services.
• Knowledge of regulations to maintain preparedness and public health competencies.
• Ability to effectively assess consumer’s medical needs and their ability to make medical decisions and document accordingly.
• Knowledge of PPE and its proper use for personal safety measures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical information and assure rights and privacy are protected at all times per HIPAA.
• Must be able to exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner.
• Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of electronic records systems.
• Knowledge of the County and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Ability…