Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Explore the opportunities of living in the breathtaking west, where there is no state income tax and where deer and antelope cause the majority of any traffic jams! In Rawlins, you will find year-round opportunities for recreation in the nearby Sierra Madre and Snowy Range Mountains, with hiking, boating, wildlife, the solitude of the winding mountain streams and the miles of blue-ribbon trout fishing, river float trips, and miles of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Rawlins's cost of living is 9% lower than the U.S. average, has a friendly small-town atmosphere, and is becoming a hub of renewable energy.

The Wyoming Department of Health offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, State Retirement and Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement. This is a part-time position.

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.
• Arranges for and conducts nursing clinics and classes, teaching individuals and groups about health promotion and disease prevention.
• Determines priorities and responsibilities based on public health core functions and essential services.
• Administers adult and child vaccines per program protocols and best practices.
• Performs majority of walk-in clinics applying the nursing process, guidelines and orders, and appropriate documentation.
• Works with the nurse manager and public health response coordinator in relation to emergency preparedness activities.
• Provides Reproductive Health Services, HIV/STI testing, Ryan White case management, TB testing, Vaccinations for all ages, participates in local community outreach and education and performs Lt101 assessments.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to a BSN with work experience in public health nursing.
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming.

**Valid driver's license required

KNOWLEDGE:

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  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 nursing process and 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 laws pertaining to healthcare.
• Knowledge of public health core functions and essential services.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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  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.

Must be able to:

• 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.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
• Yearly influenza vaccination is also required unless medically contraindicated.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption may be required.
• BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals is required.
• Execute a release of personnel records to the Board of County Commissioners to be used on an as-needed basis.
• Complete an Employee Health Assessment, which includes verification of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases. If the successful applicant is found to be non-immune, vaccination will be required unless medically contraindicated.

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.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces and clean air, great recreational opportunities, and no State income tax to mention a few! In addition, the State of Wyoming offers State employees a very generous benefits package. Please click here for more information on the State of Wyoming employee benefits*.