PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 3

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce committed to providing exemplary service to its residents. If you are passionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

If you are a nurse with a passion for promoting wellness, educating others, and ensuring healthcare access for everyone in our community, consider applying for this rewarding opportunity!

The Public Health Nurse 3 serving the Scales Neighborhood Nursing (SNN) program assesses health needs, delivers comprehensive nursing services, and implements strategies to improve health outcomes for residents within a designated City of Milwaukee neighborhood.

In alignment with the mission of the SNN Program, the Public Health Nurse 3 takes a systems approach, rooted in Milwaukee's unique community context and history, to advance health equity. To learn more about the Scales Neighborhood Nursing Program and Jessie Sleet Scales, please follow this link.

Care Coordination and Documentation

• Provide direct nursing care, including health screenings, immunizations, and chronic disease management support.
• Assist clients in navigating healthcare systems, linking them to appropriate services and resources.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain complete, clear, and accurate documentation, including case notes and treatment care plans.
• Maintain knowledge of national, regional, state, and local research and public health practices.

Community Engagement and Collaboration

• Conduct community health assessments to identify health disparities, resources, and needs within assigned neighborhoods.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, healthcare provider organizations, businesses, other governmental agencies, and community-based organizations (CBOs).
• Attend community events and meetings to engage with residents and represent the SNN Program.
• Collaborate with Public Health Nurses, Public Health Educators, and other health professionals to achieve shared goals.
• Participate in community coalitions and advisory groups representing public health nursing.

Scales Neighborhood Nursing (SNN) Program

• Contribute to the design and implementation of neighborhood-specific health interventions aligned with programmatic goals.
• Advocate for policies and programs that address health literacy, social determinants of health, and reduce health inequities.
• Facilitate access to health information.
• Collaborate with management in the planning and evaluation of the SNN program to measure programmatic effectiveness and to inform decision making.
• Report progress and outcomes to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance concerning incidents, errors, and other patient service issues.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Work standard hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• May be required to participate in a 24-hour emergency on-call rotation schedule, including weekends.
• Must wear industry related personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, facemask or face shield.
• May travel outside the City of Milwaukee, occasionally overnight, to attend training and conferences.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
• May be exposed to infectious agents or toxins.
• May be required to respond to an emergency or broad impact event.
• Required pre-employment tests include:
  • Physical/lift test
  • Audiogram
  • Vision
  • Medical evaluation for respirator
  • Respirator fit test
  • Non-DOT drug test
• Required pre-employment vaccines include:
  • TB Test; annually throughout employment
  • Hep B Vaccine
  • Covid 19 Vaccine
  • MMR Vaccine
  • Varicella Vaccine

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.  (Note: students in their final semester may participate in the selection process but may not be hired until the degree has been completed.)  
2. Current permit or license to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin OR eligibility to receive such permit or license. License must be obtained by the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment.
3. Two years of professional nursing experience related to community health, preventative health services, or patient advocacy.
4. Valid driver's license and possession of a properly insured vehicle for use on the job is required at time of appointment and throughout employment. Private auto allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to provide interpretation in Spanish, Hmong, or another language.
• Experience leading, supervising, or managing health-related staff, programs, and/or projects.

Technical

• Knowledge of nursing practice and patient health assessment related to community and public health care.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases.
• Ability to efficiently use database, spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and case management information systems.
• Knowledge of mathematics to accurately calculate dosages and take various measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and technical materials.
• Ability to adhere to organizational standards, policies, and anti-racism principles in all professional activities.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose background may differ from one’s own.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff, the public, various City of Milwaukee officials, and other agencies.
• Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to speak effectively to individuals and to groups and teach and train others.
• Written communication skills to accurately document patient information such as case notes, treatment and care plans, and to produce written reports and job-related correspondence. 

Judgment and Responsibility

• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple and changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness, follow safety and security procedures, take appropriate action, and report potentially unsafe conditions.       
• Listening and problem-solving skills to gather information and make informed decisions.
• Analytical and reasoning skills.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and well organized.  
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of health related and sensitive information.
• Ability to have responsible stewardship of MHD resources, honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2IN) is $78,021-$86,854 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $80,361-$89,460 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS: 

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirements Systems (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services 
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass  

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions, a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications and further information may be accessed by visiting, https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL/.
• If you need help completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.