Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Use your skills in nursing to make a difference in scenic Lincoln County.
Enjoy a family-friendly schedule. Take advantage of a work environment with independence and a supportive team focused on making a difference in the health and wellbeing of families in the community. Nurses have the autonomy to perform the functions of their job. This part-time position provides direct nursing care in the clinic & other settings. Responsible for the implementation of public health programs, such as Chronic Disease Management, Family Planning Services, Communicable Diseases, Ryan White Program, Maternal, and Child Health, case management of Children with Special Health Care needs LT Waivers, Immunization Program, and Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
The Wyoming Department of Health offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Benefits also include State Retirement and longevity pay.
This position is eligible for a $1,000 hiring bonus See notes section for eligibility and conditions
Human Resource Contact: Anissa French /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.
- Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment & evaluation according to the ANA's Public Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.
- Provides direct nursing care in the home and other settings, through the use of the
nursing process, including teaching and counseling patients and families in patient care.
- Documents nursing care given, according to State Standards for Documentation, and in a timely manner.
- Determines priorities and responsibilities based on public health core functions and
essential services.
- Arranges for and conduct nursing health clinics and classes at various sites within
the county.; teaching individuals and groups about health promotion and disease
prevention.
- Performs majority of walk-in clinics applying the nursing process, guidelines and
orders, and appropriate documentation.
- Administers adult and child vaccines per program protocols and best practices.
- Refers patients to other community resources and collaborates with those providers in carrying out outpatient care.
- Represent the agency on local/county/state/national boards, committees, or
organizations.
- Work with the county nurse manager, public health response coordinator, agency staff, and state PH Emergency Preparedness team for the planning, training, and
implementation of public health emergency response.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference will be given to a BSN with work experience in public health nursing.
Preference givenfor experience in working withimmunizations.
Preference given for experience incommunicable disease prevention and case management.
Must have a valid driver's license
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of laws, principles, and practices of professional nursing.
- Knowledge of maintenance of health records and charts, reports, and observations.
- Knowledge of principles of the nursing process and scientific process.
- Knowledge of public healthcare functions and essential services; applying to nurse
diagnosis and treatment to patient care; 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.
- Knowledge of basic computer functions and skills, and ability to use them.
- Skill in applying the nursing process.
- Skill in interpersonal relationships.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to apply scientific and theoretical concepts, as a basis for decision-making;
perceive when change is needed and creatively bring about the change
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Ability to think abstractly and concretely, and see the broader picture and context for
operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associate's Degree (typically in Nursing)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically 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 & ExperienceSubstitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically 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
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Applicants must be able to:
- Lift medical equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
- 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 an E-verify Employer.
As a condition of employment, the successful applicant employed will be required to execute a release of personnel records to the director/board/commissioners in the county area involved to be used on an as-needed basis. In addition, the successful applicant will be required to complete an Employee Health Assessment, which includes verification of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases. If found to be non-immune, vaccination will be required unless medically contraindicated. Yearly influenza vaccination is also required, unless medically contraindicated. COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption is required as the position provides services in CMS-regulated facilities. 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. BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals is required.
Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
Temporary employees accepting a part time position.
Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, funds will be recouped from final pay.
Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12 month period.
If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.
Supplemental Information
048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Division
Click here to 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.