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Public Health Nursing Consultant

Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Public Health (DPH), is recruiting for a Public Health Nursing Consultant in the Office of Policy and Practice Alignment (OPPA). DPH works with our local and tribal public health partners, and community groups statewide, on a wide variety of programs and services that protect the health of Wisconsin residents. 

This position offers the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week and will be headquartered at one of the DPH central or regional offices in Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Rhinelander or Eau Claire. The schedule may vary based on training or operational need. Statewide travel and overnight stays may be required approximately 15% of the time.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

  • 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. 
  • Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 
  • Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!  
  • Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings.
  • Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
  • A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions.

Position Summary

As the Public Health Nursing Consultant, you will provide nursing leadership for public health system efforts that ensure consistent and accountable public health services, develop public health system capacity, link public health system partners' work, and prepare for, monitor, and respond to statewide and regional issues and emergencies.  Responsibilities include: 

 

  • Incorporating safe nursing practice and services to individuals, families, communities, and populations.
  • Providing leadership in the development of public health system capacity in changing environments, communities, and the evolving health care system.
  • Providing technical assistance and consultation to Tribal health centers, local health departments, and community partners.
  • Ensuring consistent and accountable public health nursing services at the local, regional, and state levels.
  • Linking the work of the Department of Health Services with local, Tribal, regional, and state public health system partners to carry out core functions, essential public health services, and foundational public health services.
  • Promoting high-quality public health nursing competencies through education and training of the nursing workforce.
  • Developing resources and participating in research critical to public health nursing and public health to carry out the foundational public health services.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $43.50 and $45.54 per hour (approximately between $90,400 and $94,700 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The position is in the Public Health Nurse – Advanced classification and is in pay schedule and range 11/03. 

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.

Employees must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee’s headquarter location is not provided. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle or the ability to provide one's own transportation. In order to become authorized to drive a State vehicle, you must meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle policy, which are: 

  • Must have a valid driver's license;
  • Must have minimum of two years non-probationary licensed driving experience with a regular (Class D) driver’s license;
  • Must be 18 years of age.

Additionally, your driving record MUST NOT reflect any of the following conditions:

  • Three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years;
  • Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months;
  • Suspension or revocation of driver's license.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

  • Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin (WI). Eligible is defined as your license is currently in process with the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services, or you currently hold a license in another state and are eligible to obtain a license in the State of WI. Licensure in WI must be obtained by the time of appointment.
  • Experience providing training, consultation, or technical assistance to various internal and external partners (e.g., local health departments, organizations, agencies, general public, etc.).
  • Experience interpreting and applying state statutes and rules related to nursing or public health practice.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

  • Experience working in a local, state, or Tribal health department.
  • Experience applying epidemiological data to assess, plan, and evaluate programs.
  • Experience developing or implementing quality improvement initiatives.
  • Experience addressing health disparities, health equity, social determinants of health, cultural competence, or intersectionality.

Your letter of qualifications and resume is each limited to two (2) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. 

How To Apply

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  • Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. 
  • If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 
  • For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at DHSDPHHR@dhs.wisconsin.gov. 

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 03/13/26 at 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.