<p>The mission of the Lincoln County Health Department is to provide services to residents promoting optimal health and safety through prevention, protection, and intervention.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups. Duties include communicable disease follow-up, immunizations, oral health services, and maternal and child health. Nursing activities include, but are not limited to, analysis of health data, vaccinations, health screening and follow-up, health education and advocacy, coalition building and collaborating with community partners to promote the health of a population. The public health nurse can be expected to assist in the provision of public health services in the event of a public health emergency.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Starting wage of $31.92 to $35.57 per hour based on experience.</p> <p>Benefits: Eligibility for Lincoln County benefit package including:</p> <ul> <li>Dental Insurance </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Flexible Spending Account </li><li>Long-Term Disability </li><li>Vision Insurance </li><li>Vacation- available on day one! </li><li>Generous Sick Leave </li><li>10 paid Holidays per year </li><li>EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)- paid by the County </li><li>457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans </li><li>Allstate Plans- Accident, Critical Illness and Short Term Disability </li><li>Wisconsin Retirement System. As an employee of Lincoln County, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), which is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country! </li></ul> <p>Job Details</p> <p>This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week. No Weekends or Holidays.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin required. </li><li>One to two years' experience in public health nursing preferred. </li><li>Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school preferred. </li><li>Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license, proof of insurance and a good driving record. </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application Form. Application forms are available at the Lincoln County Service Center (upper level), 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill, Wisconsin and on the County's website at www.co.lincoln.wi.us.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>Applications will be accepted until position is filled.</p>