What is Public Health?

Public health improves community health by tracking diseases, collecting health data, and providing services. Its main goals are preventing illness, promoting health, and extending life through collaboration. Key areas include monitoring health trends, vaccinations, education, community programs, and health policies. Public health addresses infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, health inequalities, environmental risks, and lifestyle choices, focusing on community solutions rather than just individual care. Overall, public health is vital for improving population health and encouraging healthier lives.

Job Openings

Public Health Nurse

Make a Difference. Improve Lives. Strengthen Your Community.

The Lawrence County Health Department is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and community-focused Public Health Nurse to join our team in a full-time position (35 hours per week, M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

This is more than a nursing job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of Lawrence County residents. As a Public Health Nurse, you'll provide a wide range of essential services that help protect, educate, and improve the lives of individuals and families throughout our community. We offer a supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

 What You'll Do:

  • Administer vaccines to children and adults

  • Conduct communicable disease investigations

  • Perform laboratory draws and testing

  • Provide STI testing and sexual health education

  • Assist with Women's Health Clinic services

  • Conduct tuberculosis testing

  • Provide toenail trimming services to senior population

  • Support additional public health programs and initiatives as assigned

 Qualifications:

  • Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) License

  • Valid driver's license

  • One year of clinic experience preferred, but not required

  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork

  • Flexible, adaptable, and passionate about serving the public

Outstanding Benefits Include:

✅ Two County-Paid Retirement Plans

✅ 15 Paid Holidays Each Year

✅ Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits

✅ Employer-Provided Insurance

If you're looking for a rewarding career where every day brings opportunities to educate and support your community, we'd love to hear from you! Resumes will be accepted through July 24th.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Tana Bradshaw, Administrator @Tana.Bradshaw@Lpha.mo.gov

or you may send by mail:

Attn: Tana Bradshaw

Lawrence County Health Department

1549 Missouri Drive

Mount Vernon, MO 65712

For more information, please call 417-466-2201.

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