Public Health Nurse

Hiring Bonus

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus**. See notes for eligibility and conditions.

As a Public Health Nurse serving Carbon County
, you’ll be a leader in promoting health, preventing disease, and building stronger communities across Rawlins and the surrounding areas. Public Health Nursing here blends clinical skill with community outreach, making a direct, visible impact on the lives of individuals and families throughout southern Wyoming.

Our Public Health Nurses deliver a wide range of services designed for rural Wyoming communities, including:

• Administering vaccines.
• Managing infectious diseases.
• Providing maternal and child health services.
• Conducting health education sessions.
• Supporting public health emergency response efforts.

Rawlins offers the best of small‑town living with rich history, wide open spaces, and stunning access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, and camping. You'll enjoy a family‑friendly work schedule, the support of a dedicated team, and the satisfaction of serving a proud and resilient community.

• Comprehensive health coverage – access to excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid leave – paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays to support work‑life balance.
• Retirement security – a robust pension plan through the Wyoming Retirement System.
• Additional perks – life insurance, employee wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

• Population health focus – work proactively to address health issues affecting the entire community.
• Community‑wide impact – support all age groups, from newborns to seniors, ensuring access to preventive care.
• Broad clinical experience – gain valuable experience across multiple areas of public health, including infectious disease control, maternal‑child health, and chronic disease prevention.

Human Resource Contact:
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• 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.

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 of laws, principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing.
• Knowledge of the maintenance of medical records, charts, reports, and observations.
• Knowledge of principles of the nursing process and the 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
:
Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Experience
: 0–2 years of progressive work experience in nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN.

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming.

• 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.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt.
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