Open Until Filled**This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: As a Public Health Nurse serving
Hot Springs County, you’ll be a vital part of promoting health and wellness in
Thermopolis and the surrounding rural communities. Public Health Nursing here is more than a job—it’s a calling to help individuals, families, and the entire county live healthier, stronger lives.
In this role, you’ll work closely with residents, schools, and local organizations to identify community health needs, deliver preventive services, and connect people with critical healthcare resources. Your work will directly support the long-term health and resilience of Hot Springs County.
What You’ll Do:Our Public Health Nurses provide essential services tailored to the needs of rural Wyoming communities—from administering vaccines and disease screenings to supporting maternal and child health. You’ll play a key role in public health preparedness, health education, and addressing local health trends with practical, hands-on solutions.
Why Thermopolis?Thermopolis offers the charm of a close-knit community and easy access to the world-famous Hot Springs State Park. Enjoy a family-friendly work schedule, a supportive team, and a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by Wyoming’s stunning natural beauty. Outdoor recreation, historic sites, and a welcoming community make Hot Springs County a great place to live and work.
Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Access to excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Leave – Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays to support work-life balance
- Retirement Security – A robust pension plan through the Wyoming Retirement System
- Additional Perks – Life insurance, employee wellness programs, and professional development opportunities
Why This Role is Unique:- Population Health Focus – Work proactively to address health issues affecting the entire community
- Community-Wide Impact – Support all age groups, from newborns to seniors, ensuring access to preventive care
- Broad Clinical Experience – Gain valuable experience across multiple areas of public health, including infectious disease control, maternal-child health, and chronic disease prevention
Full-time and Part-time positions are available.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 at the job level.
- Conduct nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and evaluations in line with ANA's Public Health Nursing Standards.
- Arrange and lead community health clinics and health education classes.
- Support public health core functions, prioritizing services that meet community needs.
- Administer adult and child vaccines, provide STI/HIV testing, manage TB testing, and more.
- Provide Ryan White case management, maternal and child home visitation, lactation counseling, and LT-101 reviews.
- Collaborate with the nurse manager and public health response coordinator on emergency preparedness activities.
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
**Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming.
**Driver's license required.
KNOWLEDGE:
- 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 law pertaining to healthcare.
- Knowledge of public health core functions and essential services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:Associate's Degree in Nursing
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience in Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
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.
- 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.
- Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions
- New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
- Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public.
- One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
- Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.
- Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
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.
