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County Nurse Manager 2025-01021



Open Until Filled 


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


Explore the opportunities of living in the breathtaking west, where there is no state income tax, an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, access to a multitude of outdoor activities and historical geology,  and where deer and antelope cause the majority of any traffic jams!  

Put your expertise to work in Public Health Nursing to make a difference in the health of the citizens of Park County, WY. Take advantage of a supportive team environment and apply your clinical experience and knowledge to manage public health programs in partnership with the County Health Officer, County Commissioners, and Wyoming Department of Health Public Health Nursing. Use your leadership skills to supervise and motivate staff.  Experience the excitement of independent nursing as you put the principles of the Nursing Process, Public Health Core Functions, and Public Health Nursing Standards of Practice into practice. Enjoy a family-friendly schedule!

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.  

Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.


  • Manages public health nursing programs by collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to evaluate program implementation and outcomes;
  • Ensures high-quality client care and adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations;
  • Provides direct client care to public health clients in the home, office, and community setting;
  • Provides leadership, training, and direct supervision of nursing staff; 
  • Plans, implements, and evaluates services based on community health needs; 
  • Prepares, monitors, and controls annual local nursing agency budget; 
  • Investigate and implement additional funding sources, such as grants and fees; 
  • Manages state and local contracts;
  • Reviews and updates policy procedure manuals;
  • Prepares annual local nursing agency budget. Monitors and controls the agency budget and investigates and
  • implements additional funding sources such as grants and fees; prepares and monitors grants; 
  • Manages the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program in the county, including contract management
  • oversight of the Public Health Response Coordinator (PHRC), collaborates with the County Emergency Management Coordinator and the Local Emergency Preparedness Committee (LEPC). 
  • Collaborates with local and state response coordinators for effective public health preparedness and response.
  • Implements programs and services based on evidence and/or best practice. 
  • Plans and oversees departmental staff nursing activities in the county PHN office.

Requirements


PREFERENCES: 

Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s degree, work experience in public health nursing or similar nursing experience, three years of professional work as a registered nurse, and supervisory and management experience.  


KNOWLEDGE: 


  • Knowledge of current nursing practice standards. 
  • Knowledge of agency policies and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of work management and leadership theory, and practice. 
  • Knowledge of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences. 
  • Excellent work management, leadership, and employee motivation skills. 
  • Knowledge of utilization and implementation of evidence-based nursing and public health practice. 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft computer programs and Google applications.
  • Excellent written, oral, electronic, and interpersonal communication skills.


 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Nursing)
Experience:
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Nurse
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
 
OR
 
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Nurse

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming

Qualifications


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming at the Baccalaureate level
  • Must have an active driver’s license
  • Must be able to travel throughout the state and to national conferences, if requested or required
  • Must be able to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when the situation requires it
  • BLS certification


NOTES: 


  • FLSA:  Non-Exempt
  • The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer. 
  • As a condition of employment, the successful applicant will be required to execute a release of personnel records to the director/board/commissioners in the county area involved 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. 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. This position is located in the Public Health Nursing Section.
     

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.
 
Date Posted
04/15/2025
Job Reference
2025-01021
Organization
Department Of Health, Cheyenne and County Offices
Location
Cody, WY 82002
Category
Nursing
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