Public Health Nurse/Registered Nurse

Public Health Nurse/Registered Nurse
Home Visitation – Hello Baby

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of moms and babies? Kenosha County Public Health is seeking dedicated, nurturing, and adaptable individuals to join our Bright Family Beginnings team of nurses. You’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing family and child well-being, empowering women and families to achieve their goals, and providing vital support to families with new deliveries.

Become a part of our compassionate team and experience the joy of making a positive impact in the lives of families in Kenosha County.

2026 Hiring Range: $34.20 – $38.86 per hour

In addition to a resume and cover letter, applicants should provide a copy of their nursing license and BLS certification.

Job title will be determined by highest nursing degree earned:
• Associate degree in nursing employees will serve as Registered Nurse and will perform Public Health Nurse (PHN) duties under supervision of a bachelor’s (or higher) prepared PHN.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing employees will serve as Public Health Nurses.

Position Summary and Job Duties
This nursing position, reporting to the Public Health Nurse Supervisor, provides home visits, implementing Hello Baby Kenosha County. This role will work to enhance family and child well-being through postpartum home visits to every family with a newborn, offering supportive guidance, responding to family questions about newborn care, and helping bridge the gap between parent needs and community resources. The nurse will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and requirements. Job duties include:

Bright Family Beginnings
• Educate and provide guidance to families on postpartum warning signs, newborn care, growth and development, feeding, and parenting
• Provide physical assessment and screening and assure access to medical care
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with perinatal networks local community partners, and stakeholders
• Advocate and provide referrals to resources

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
• Provide counseling, referrals, and education on family planning, interconception care, growth and development, newborn care, postpartum care, and parenting
• 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.)
• Collaborate with other public health programs and community organizations to strategically develop collective impact strategies
• 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 electronic medical records, internet databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs, to collect data and maintain a consistent database of client information and session notes
• Provide analyzed statistical data at the county, state, and federal level to meet reporting requirements for public health programs
• 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

Success Factors
Knowledge of:
• Infant and child development
• Postpartum care
• Perinatal mood disorders
• 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
• Health education behavior change theories and use
• Cultural competency: supporting diverse perspectives in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and services that affect the health of the community

Skill in:
• Critical thinking, systems thinking, analytical and problem-solving, as well as sound judgment
• Strong oral and written communication
• Time management and prioritization
• Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Basic internet and computer usage

Ability to:
• Work independently, making nursing decisions that are within the scope of practice
• Effectively interact with sensitivity 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
• Operate with a high degree of flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and commitment
• Engage in reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.)
• Thrive in a fast-paced, robust organization
• Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
• Associate (ADN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• 1 year of nursing experience including infant assessments
• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Education and Experience
• 1-2 years of nursing experience
• Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish)
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families
• Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Other Job Requirements
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Access to a personal vehicle with active automobile insurance for use in the performance of the job (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Availability to perform occasional weekend and evening work as required
• Availability to perform other work as required or assigned including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations

Benefits
• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The position involves moderate physical demands, such as exerting between 25 and 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently

Selection Process
• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• Background Check – Qualifying
• Physical Examination/TB Test/Drug Screen – Qualifying

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

To learn more about the Kenosha County Public Health, please visit: https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/297/Public-Health

Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon.

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

The pay grade for this position is NE13 (Min. $34.20 – Max. $43.52 per hour).

This position is located in Kenosha County, an expanding community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, please visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/ or https://lifebalancedkenosha.com/.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!

https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs

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