Salary: $44.44 Hourly
Location : Riverton, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department Of Health
Division: Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: HSNU10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
**This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Put your expertise to work in Public Health Nursing to make a difference in the health of the citizens of Fremont 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 Nurse Manager. Use your leadership skills to supervise and motivate state and county staff. Experience the excitement of independent nursing as you put the principles of the Nursing Process and Public Health Core Functions into practice. Enjoy a family-friendly schedule!
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: [email protected]
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Supervise public health nursing programs under the direction of the County Nurse Manager by collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to evaluate program implementation and outcomes;
• Ensures high-quality patient care and adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations;
• Provides direct patient 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;
• Assists County Nurse Manager with local nursing agency budget;
• Collaborates with local and state response coordinators for effective public health preparedness and response.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference will be given to applicants with work experience in public health nursing or similar nursing experience; with three years of professional work as a registered nurse; and with supervisory experience.

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

**Must have an active driver's license

**Must be able to travel throughout the State and to national conferences, if requested

**Must be able to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends when the situation requires.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of principles of nursing and management processes.
• Knowledge of the medical diagnosis and treatment of patient care using nursing diagnosis.
• Knowledge of organization, planning and team building.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public health nursing.
• Knowledge of human service management to include supervisory techniques, methods and standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Nursing)
Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a 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:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Nurse
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
Necessary Special Requirements
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, 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 employer.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, State Retirement and Deferred Compensation Program, Longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.
• 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.
• COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption is required as the position provides services in CMS-regulated facilities.

** 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.

Supplemental Information
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01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(HSNU10) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(HSNU10) Do you possess license as or are you eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming?

• Yes
• No

06

(HSNU10) Please provide your license or certificate no. in the box below.
07

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

Describe what your concept of public health is and why you are interested in this position
09

Do you have supervisory experience? If so, please describe.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
12

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed ap