Salary: $33.72 - $44.39 HourlyLocation : Caledonia, MNJob Type: Full Time PermanentJob Number: 558-28County: Houston County Dept. Of Human ServicesOpening Date: 12/17/2024Closing Date: 1/3/2025 4:30 PM CentralClassification Summary County Department of Human Services is currently seeking applicants for a full-time (40 hours per week) vacancy for a Public Health Nurse in the Public Health and Human Services Department. The 2025 salary range is $70,137.60 - $92,331.20, plus benefits.This position will have a vital role in educating communities on a wide range of health topics to support foundational public health responsibilities (FPHR). This position will also have a role in disseminating health information, increasing public health literacy, and supporting vulnerable populations. PHN/RNs bring valuable clinical expertise to conducting health assessments, collecting data, and identifying community health trends, which are essential to fulfilling foundational public health responsibilities. Primary hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. No nights, weekends or holidays.For information on how to apply, see Examination Process section below. Examples of Duties•Assesses client's needs and the level of service required and coordinates service providers.•Provides direct skilled nursing service to clients as recommended by physician.•Uncovers health problems through observation, interviews and analysis of records and initiates appropriate action.•Teaches the client basic principles of healthful living applying information from related fields such as nutrition, dental hygiene, safety, etc.•Teaches and supervises family members and auxiliary nursing personnel proper nursing and physical therapy care of the client as directed by physicians.•Communicates/consults with the physician, nursing team, home health aides, social worker, and other involved caregivers to coordinate health care plans to meet client needs.•Performs diagnostic tests as authorized and interprets the findings to client and/or families.•Instructs caregivers to recognize early signs of disease and deviations from normal health patterns.•Assists client in obtaining medical supplies and establishes appropriate client service fees.•Maintains case file documentation.•Provides school health services to assigned schools.•Provides input in program planning, the development of agency goals and the evaluation of the agency's programs and policies.•Participates on pre-admission screening teams, community child protection teams, etc.•Encourages community development by initiating or participating in action to address specific community needs.•Represents the Public Health Department by addressing various public and private organizations, community groups, and members of the general public concerning policies, programs, responsibilities and activities to inform and elicit community support.•May be assigned to work in specific public health program areas, such as WIC, MCH, EPS, etc.•Provide in-service education to personal care attendants, home health aides, and housekeeping personnel.•May supervise and evaluate personal care attendants, home health aides, and housekeepers. Minimum Qualifications Minnesota Merit System Minimum Qualifications - Public Health NurseCertification as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota and current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota.Houston County Preferred QualificationsEducation and Experience•Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from an accredited university or college•Current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota•MN Public Health Nurse Certificate; met the coursework criteria set forth in MN Rule 6316.01000Other Pre-Employment Standards/RequirementsPass a criminal history/background check Examination Process The examination will consist of a rating of training and experience based on the information you provide in your application and your responses to the supplemental questions included in the application process. You must read the questions carefully, answer truthfully, and include any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions in the work experience section of your application. Any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions but not included in the Work Experience section of you application will not be credited. Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes please email with the new information and include your applicant ID. Note: This is a two step application process1.If you are certified as a Public Health Nurse submit an application at this link:558-OC- Public Health NurseAND2. Complete a Houston County Applicationby the January 3, 2025 deadline.BOTH applications must be completed in order to be considered for this vacancy.An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action EmployerThe following benefits may be available and vary by County, please check with the County directly to see what types of benefits they offer:
- Pension/Retirement Benefits
- Insurance Benefits, including health and dental
- Pre-Tax flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account
- Employer paid life insurance
- PTO - Vacation/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule
- Monday - Friday work week, weekends off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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