Community Health Nurse — WIC

Job overview

The Community Health Nurse — WIC role is onsite in Newton, KS, with compensation of $30.33–$32.66 per hour. This part-time position is based in the Harvey County Health Department and coordinates the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. The nurse provides direct nursing services and coordinates care for clients, including pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children. The role also supports breastfeeding services, community outreach, program compliance, and public health reporting.

What you'll do

• Assess, educate, and evaluate clients through home, clinic, office, or phone visits
• develop nursing care plans and coordinate referrals
• conduct physical examinations and assess health
• support breastfeeding policies, breast-pump provision, and a breastfeeding-friendly clinic
• maintain client records and reports
• participate in WIC training, outreach, coalitions, and quality improvement
• assist with program compliance and emergency public health response as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community health nurse

wic

harvey county

newton ks

part-time

32 hours per week

$30.33–$32.66/hr

registered nurse

breastfeeding support

maternal and child health

community outreach

kansas rn license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time position at 32 hours per week. Requires an active Kansas Registered Nurse license, an associate’s degree in nursing and three years of general nursing experience, CPR certification, and a valid Kansas driver’s license; Spanish fluency is preferred.

About the employer

Harvey County is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Public Health Programs. Sector: 92.