Public Health Jobs in Wisconsin
Public health jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in government agencies, community health organizations, academic medical centers, and nonprofit sectors, with demand at every level from entry-level health educators to senior epidemiologists and program directors. The largest hiring markets are Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where employers like the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW Health, and Froedtert Health maintain consistent public health workforces. Epidemiology, environmental health, and community health program management are the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Vilas County requires that all applicants fill out our application, it can be found at www.workforvilascounty.com
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups. Nursing actions are directed toward the goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and health status improvement for individuals, families, and communities. Nursing activities include, but are not limited to, providing immunizations, communicable disease follow-up, health education and advocacy, coalition building, and collaborating with community partners to promote the health of a population. Nurses often collaborate and consult within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to achieve desirable outcomes for families and communities. Nursing interventions occur at individual, family, community, and system levels depending upon the responsibilities of the position and the issues involved. All duties and responsibilities are performed under and subject to the review and guidance of the Public Health Director and Public Health Board.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Public Health Sciences
1. Performs comprehensive individual and family assessments which include health history, physical assessment, growth monitoring, developmental assessment, psycho-social assessment, assessment of family functioning, assessment for substance abuse or domestic violence issues, and assessment of basic needs including food, housing, income, resources and supports, and access to health care.
2. Provides care coordination, referral and follow-up to individuals and families who are members of a vulnerable population and/or high-risk groups.
3. Uses public health surveillance/disease investigation methods in community outreach, screening, and case finding of communicable and infectious diseases that threaten the health of the community, such as COVID-19.
4. Investigates complaints regarding environmental health problems and environmental health hazards and initiates enforcement or corrective actions as required.
5. Provides education and counseling services to individuals, families and community groups that are adapted to their unique needs, lifestyle, cultural and socio-economic situation.
6. Ensures patient confidentiality and maintains orderly medical records. Follows established Public Health medical records policies and procedures as well as the State and Federal laws that govern the release of health care information.
7. Documents patient assessment and intervention data in medical records. Uses established medical record forms, databases and documentation practices.
8. Responds to individual client emergency situations in the clinical or home setting with basic life support and first aid skills. Summons other health care providers and emergency response personnel in a timely and appropriate manner.
9. Evaluates outcomes of public health nursing interventions; works with others (clients and other professionals) to makes changes as necessary.
10. Participates in response teams to prevent, minimize, and contain adverse health events and conditions resulting from communicable diseases; food-, water-, and vector-borne outbreaks; chronic diseases; environmental hazards; injuries; and health disparities.
Community Dimensions of Practice
11. Collaborates in Vilas County Public Health Department’s community health improvement planning and intervention activities.
12. Delivers targeted, culturally-appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.
13. Advocates on behalf of vulnerable individuals and populations; participates in assessing and evaluating health care services to ensure that people are informed of available services and assists in the utilization of those services.
14. Contributes to a work environment that fosters ongoing educational experiences regarding public health nursing for colleagues, nursing and other health-related students, healthcare professionals and members of the community.
Analysis and Assessment
15. Distinguishes between quantitative and qualitative community assessment data; understands incidence and prevalence data; knows how to access basic community epidemiological data.
16. Participates in the analysis of data to identify trends, health problems, environmental health hazards, and social and economic conditions that adversely affect the public’s health.
Leadership and Systems Thinking
17. Demonstrates knowledge regarding and compliant with applicable professional practice guidelines and i.e. professional practice guidelines for registered professional nurses, the American Nurses’ Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Public Health Nursing any other Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to practice as public health professional.
18. Adheres to applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, such as thoseconcerning exposure to blood borne pathogens, toxic substances, airborne pathogens or exposure to other hazards during routine assignments or assignments during public health emergencies.
Policy Development and Program Planning
19. Coordinates public health activities with environmental and public health professionals and investigators from other agencies and jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, the Wisconsin (WI) Division of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
20. Coordinates activities among and between other governmental agencies, such as the WI Department of Health Services, that enforce laws and regulations that protect the public’s health.
21. Collaborates in the development of evidence-based public health practices and programs in collaboration with universities, other nursing agencies, businesses, trade associations, other staff and the public.
22. Collaborates in the development, implementation, tracking, and evaluation of long- and short-range policies, procedures, plans and programs for public health in Vilas County.
23. Collaborates in and contributes to the Department’s strategic plan, performance management, quality improvement, and evaluation activities.
Communication and Cultural Competency
24. Delivers targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand local environmental public health policies, regulations and code.
25. Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities.
26. Follows ethical principles and Department policy in the collection, maintenance, use, and sharing of data and information.
Financial Planning and Management
27. Collaborates in activities such as time studies that contribute to the development of budgets and the efficient use of resources.
Other
28. Performs public health emergency response duties as assigned and consistent with job classification and training provided, in response to threats to the public’s health.
29. Participates in emergency response training and drills consistent with job classification in support of public health emergency and disaster preparedness.
30. Is responsible for own professional growth and development by pursuing education, participating in professional committees and work groups, and contributing to a work environment where continual improvements in practice are pursued.
31. Performs other duties as assigned consistent with job classification.
WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
A. Education/Knowledge:
4 Year College Degree - Required in Nursing
B. Licensure/Certification:
Required -
· Valid Wisconsin and Michigan Registered Nurse Licensures
· National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200 and 700.a certification within four (4) months of employment.
· CPR certification within four (4) months of employment.
· Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, current certificate of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations.
C. Required Work Experience:
In addition to Education/Licensure:
· Two (2) years of public health nursing experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM POSITION:
· Demonstrates knowledge of ACIP guidelines to determine which immunizations are needed for an individual based on individual demographics and medical history
· Demonstrates knowledge of administration of immunizations to infants, children, and adults
· Demonstrates knowledge of a systematic approach to client care that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, consultation, referral and follow up.
· Demonstrates ability to maintain working relationships with diverse populations and cultures; ability to engage clients and families in a care plan.
· Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
· Demonstrates communication skills (oral and written).
· Demonstrates knowledge of the leadership skills required to delegate tasks, coordinate patient and family care, and mobilize community resources.
Due to the need for all Health Department personnel to respond to public health emergencies, the employee must be assessed for his/her ability to meet the physical demands of performing the following activities:
· Must be able to be fitted and wear NIOSH 95 mask.
· Engage in the following movements: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling and writing and repetitive motions.
· Exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
· Hearing ability sufficient enough to communicate with others effectively in person and over the phone
· Visual ability must be sufficient enough to read typewritten documents, computer screen and drive a car.
If unable to demonstrate these abilities based upon a standardized, objective assessment performed by external occupational health professionals, all reasonable accommodations will be made, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable Federal and Wisconsin law.
WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
General office setting in health department facilities, as well as community sites including clients’ homes and workplaces.
Work performed in the community is sometimes subject to conditions that range from inclement weather to dangerous conditions such as snow/ice, cold, heat, noise, wetness/humidity, vibration, sudden temperature changes, and poor illumination at the job site or due to travel on the job. Travel to and from field locations may subject worker to increased risk of driving hazards. Community locations may subject worker to communicable diseases, insects and other disease vectors, toxins, hazardous materials, chemicals and animals.
In all settings, employees in this classification may occasionally need to relate to members of the public who exhibit challenging, atypical or hostile behaviors and/or communication.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,585.00 - $67,225.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Bachelor Nursing License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Vilas County requires that all applicants fill out our application, it can be found at www.workforvilascounty.com
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups. Nursing actions are directed toward the goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and health status improvement for individuals, families, and communities. Nursing activities include, but are not limited to, providing immunizations, communicable disease follow-up, health education and advocacy, coalition building, and collaborating with community partners to promote the health of a population. Nurses often collaborate and consult within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to achieve desirable outcomes for families and communities. Nursing interventions occur at individual, family, community, and system levels depending upon the responsibilities of the position and the issues involved. All duties and responsibilities are performed under and subject to the review and guidance of the Public Health Director and Public Health Board.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Public Health Sciences
1. Performs comprehensive individual and family assessments which include health history, physical assessment, growth monitoring, developmental assessment, psycho-social assessment, assessment of family functioning, assessment for substance abuse or domestic violence issues, and assessment of basic needs including food, housing, income, resources and supports, and access to health care.
2. Provides care coordination, referral and follow-up to individuals and families who are members of a vulnerable population and/or high-risk groups.
3. Uses public health surveillance/disease investigation methods in community outreach, screening, and case finding of communicable and infectious diseases that threaten the health of the community, such as COVID-19.
4. Investigates complaints regarding environmental health problems and environmental health hazards and initiates enforcement or corrective actions as required.
5. Provides education and counseling services to individuals, families and community groups that are adapted to their unique needs, lifestyle, cultural and socio-economic situation.
6. Ensures patient confidentiality and maintains orderly medical records. Follows established Public Health medical records policies and procedures as well as the State and Federal laws that govern the release of health care information.
7. Documents patient assessment and intervention data in medical records. Uses established medical record forms, databases and documentation practices.
8. Responds to individual client emergency situations in the clinical or home setting with basic life support and first aid skills. Summons other health care providers and emergency response personnel in a timely and appropriate manner.
9. Evaluates outcomes of public health nursing interventions; works with others (clients and other professionals) to makes changes as necessary.
10. Participates in response teams to prevent, minimize, and contain adverse health events and conditions resulting from communicable diseases; food-, water-, and vector-borne outbreaks; chronic diseases; environmental hazards; injuries; and health disparities.
Community Dimensions of Practice
11. Collaborates in Vilas County Public Health Department’s community health improvement planning and intervention activities.
12. Delivers targeted, culturally-appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.
13. Advocates on behalf of vulnerable individuals and populations; participates in assessing and evaluating health care services to ensure that people are informed of available services and assists in the utilization of those services.
14. Contributes to a work environment that fosters ongoing educational experiences regarding public health nursing for colleagues, nursing and other health-related students, healthcare professionals and members of the community.
Analysis and Assessment
15. Distinguishes between quantitative and qualitative community assessment data; understands incidence and prevalence data; knows how to access basic community epidemiological data.
16. Participates in the analysis of data to identify trends, health problems, environmental health hazards, and social and economic conditions that adversely affect the public’s health.
Leadership and Systems Thinking
17. Demonstrates knowledge regarding and compliant with applicable professional practice guidelines and i.e. professional practice guidelines for registered professional nurses, the American Nurses’ Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Public Health Nursing any other Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to practice as public health professional.
18. Adheres to applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, such as thoseconcerning exposure to blood borne pathogens, toxic substances, airborne pathogens or exposure to other hazards during routine assignments or assignments during public health emergencies.
Policy Development and Program Planning
19. Coordinates public health activities with environmental and public health professionals and investigators from other agencies and jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, the Wisconsin (WI) Division of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
20. Coordinates activities among and between other governmental agencies, such as the WI Department of Health Services, that enforce laws and regulations that protect the public’s health.
21. Collaborates in the development of evidence-based public health practices and programs in collaboration with universities, other nursing agencies, businesses, trade associations, other staff and the public.
22. Collaborates in the development, implementation, tracking, and evaluation of long- and short-range policies, procedures, plans and programs for public health in Vilas County.
23. Collaborates in and contributes to the Department’s strategic plan, performance management, quality improvement, and evaluation activities.
Communication and Cultural Competency
24. Delivers targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand local environmental public health policies, regulations and code.
25. Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities.
26. Follows ethical principles and Department policy in the collection, maintenance, use, and sharing of data and information.
Financial Planning and Management
27. Collaborates in activities such as time studies that contribute to the development of budgets and the efficient use of resources.
Other
28. Performs public health emergency response duties as assigned and consistent with job classification and training provided, in response to threats to the public’s health.
29. Participates in emergency response training and drills consistent with job classification in support of public health emergency and disaster preparedness.
30. Is responsible for own professional growth and development by pursuing education, participating in professional committees and work groups, and contributing to a work environment where continual improvements in practice are pursued.
31. Performs other duties as assigned consistent with job classification.
WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
A. Education/Knowledge:
4 Year College Degree - Required in Nursing
B. Licensure/Certification:
Required -
· Valid Wisconsin and Michigan Registered Nurse Licensures
· National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200 and 700.a certification within four (4) months of employment.
· CPR certification within four (4) months of employment.
· Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, current certificate of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations.
C. Required Work Experience:
In addition to Education/Licensure:
· Two (2) years of public health nursing experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM POSITION:
· Demonstrates knowledge of ACIP guidelines to determine which immunizations are needed for an individual based on individual demographics and medical history
· Demonstrates knowledge of administration of immunizations to infants, children, and adults
· Demonstrates knowledge of a systematic approach to client care that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, consultation, referral and follow up.
· Demonstrates ability to maintain working relationships with diverse populations and cultures; ability to engage clients and families in a care plan.
· Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
· Demonstrates communication skills (oral and written).
· Demonstrates knowledge of the leadership skills required to delegate tasks, coordinate patient and family care, and mobilize community resources.
Due to the need for all Health Department personnel to respond to public health emergencies, the employee must be assessed for his/her ability to meet the physical demands of performing the following activities:
· Must be able to be fitted and wear NIOSH 95 mask.
· Engage in the following movements: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling and writing and repetitive motions.
· Exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
· Hearing ability sufficient enough to communicate with others effectively in person and over the phone
· Visual ability must be sufficient enough to read typewritten documents, computer screen and drive a car.
If unable to demonstrate these abilities based upon a standardized, objective assessment performed by external occupational health professionals, all reasonable accommodations will be made, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable Federal and Wisconsin law.
WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
General office setting in health department facilities, as well as community sites including clients’ homes and workplaces.
Work performed in the community is sometimes subject to conditions that range from inclement weather to dangerous conditions such as snow/ice, cold, heat, noise, wetness/humidity, vibration, sudden temperature changes, and poor illumination at the job site or due to travel on the job. Travel to and from field locations may subject worker to increased risk of driving hazards. Community locations may subject worker to communicable diseases, insects and other disease vectors, toxins, hazardous materials, chemicals and animals.
In all settings, employees in this classification may occasionally need to relate to members of the public who exhibit challenging, atypical or hostile behaviors and/or communication.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,585.00 - $67,225.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Bachelor Nursing License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field
- Familiarity with Wisconsin Department of Health Services reporting systems and data platforms
- Experience with epidemiological surveillance, disease investigation, or community health assessment
- Proficiency in public health data tools such as SAS, SPSS, or ArcGIS for health mapping
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for grant writing and community outreach
- Knowledge of Wisconsin-specific health equity priorities and underserved population frameworks
Public Health Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a public health in Wisconsin?
Most public health positions in Wisconsin require at minimum a bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, or a related field, though many agency and program roles prefer a Master of Public Health. Wisconsin does not require a single universal state license for public health practitioners, but roles in environmental health may require registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Building experience through county health departments or the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is the most direct path into the field.
Which companies hire public healths in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring public healths in Wisconsin right now include Vilas County, Waukesha County, WI, and County of Dodge, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's mix of state agency positions, federally qualified health centers, and large academic health systems gives public health professionals a wide range of organizational settings to consider.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most public health jobs?
Waukesha, Eagle River, and Alma have the most public health job openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives the largest share of listings as the state's most populous metro and home to major health systems and county public health infrastructure, while Madison's concentration of state government offices, University of Wisconsin research programs, and Dane County public health operations supports a strong secondary market, and Green Bay anchors demand in the northeast through its regional hospital systems and tribal and county health programs.
Are there remote public health jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields. About 0% of public health openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the field's mix of community-facing and desk-based work. Roles focused on data analysis, grant writing, epidemiological surveillance, and health policy review are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while community outreach, environmental inspection, and clinical coordination positions typically require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a public health in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for candidates without experience is through internships or AmeriCorps placements with Wisconsin county health departments or the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, both of which regularly host early-career public health workers. UW Health and Froedtert Health also post community health associate and health education coordinator roles that serve as stepping stones into the field. Completing a practicum through an accredited MPH program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison or Milwaukee gives candidates a concrete credential that resonates with Wisconsin employers even before formal employment begins.
Where can I find and apply to public health jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to public health jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers active in the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and the regions you want to work in, and apply directly through the listings without any extra steps.
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