JOB REQUIREMENTS: Are you passionate about making a difference in the
lives of moms and babies? Join our Bright Family Beginnings team at
Kenosha County Public Health! We are seeking self-directed, nurturing,
and adaptable individuals to join our team of Public Health Nurses. In
this role, you\'ll provide essential screenings for women and their
families through evidence-based programs, educate parents, and offer
guidance on child development. Embrace this opportunity to make a
difference in the lives of families in Kenosha County, collaborate with
community partners, and play a role in making a profound impact on
community health and wellbeing. The Public Health Nurse (PHN)-Home
Visitation is responsible for delivering equitable, quality education
and healthcare under the Bright Family Beginnings Program where home
visitation empowers caretakers and children to age 5. The PHN provides
clinical case management, health promotion and education, disease
prevention, and health screening to clients on many prevention-based
concerns. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon
continued funding. Bright Family Beginnings (Nurse Home Visitation
Program) Provide screenings virtually and via home visits to women and
their families eligible for evidence-based programs via the Family
Foundations state grant Carry a maximum caseload of up to 18-22 families
as defined by model program(s) Assist families in establishing goals and
outcomes with educational supports Educate and provide guidance to
parents on implementation of proper developmental activities for their
children Identify populations negatively affected by events and crisis
and the conditions, systems, and structures that support these outcomes
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with first
responder agencies, local community partners, and stakeholders Nursing
Services Perform initial intake assessments and conduct appropriate
health screenings for clients Aid in the assessment, coordination,
planning, and evaluation of care plans and treatment goals Research and
refer clients for additional community services and resources, as needed
Assist clients in enrolling in state assistance programs Perform
pregnancy testing and provide contraception counseling and management,
referrals, and education on family planning and contraception Adhere to
the nursing process and the fidelity of model program(s) Ensure
adherence and compliance to the policies and procedures of the federal
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding
protected health information Health Promotion and Community Health
Improvement Initiatives Provide education and community awareness on
behalf of Kenosha County Public Health while networking with other
public and private community groups, coalitions, and organizations
(i.e., health-related agencies, courts, schools, etc.) Participate in
the planning, development, and implementation of public health policies,
procedures, programs, and services Collaborate with other public health
programs and community organizations to strategically develop collective
impact strategies Participate in off-site mobile health missions in a
variety of capacities Assist with identifying, developing, and advancing
public health interventions to improve social determinants of health and
health equity in our community Provide gender-inclusive sexual and
reproductive health care services to the community through education,
disease prevention interventions, and anticipatory guidance counseling
Participate in the prevention of STIs, HIV, and other communicable
diseases through one-on-one counseling, group education, and community
outreach Collaborate with other teams in Kenosha County Public Health to
provide education on the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and
Strategic Plan Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting Utilize various
information technology systems, including elect onic medical records,
internet databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs to
collect data and maintain a consistent database of client information
and session notes Participate in ongoing community assessment which
includes regular and systematic collection, assembly, and analysis of
community health statistics to identify community health needs and
emerging trends Kenosha County is committed to Diversity, Belonging and
Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Infant and child
development Principles and practices of professional nursing Health
promotion and health prevention Population health practices and
community health improvement Health equity, racial equity, and the
social determinants of health Mental health conditions and treatment
options Skill in: Critical thinking, systems thinking, analysis,
problem-solving Time management and prioritization Oral and written
communication Use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook,
and PowerPoint; basic internet Ability to: Work independently, making
nursing decisions that are within the scope of practice Effectively
interact with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational,
racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages,
gender identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles Effectively work
in a team environment that promotes customer satisfaction as well as
independently to meet deadlines Remain professional and courteous at all
times, especially in high pressure situations Effectively plan,
organize, and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressure
Engage, establish, and maintain collaborative partnerships with
multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary staff, management, community partners,
and the public Maintain confidentiality and serve the public with
honesty and integrity Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive
environment ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the
complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit
our website, www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs, and click the \"View Open
Jobs\" button. Must be submitted no later than Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Apply Online: www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs