Salary: $30.15 - $39.70 Hourly Location : Caledonia, MN Job Type: Full Time Permanent Job Number: 560-28 County: Houston County Dept. Of Human Services Opening Date: 09/19/2024 Closing Date: 10/4/2024 4:30 PM Central Classification Summary County Department of Human Services is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time (40 hours per week) Registered Nurse (PHN Track) to provide client care in the public health program by working with schools, local hospitals/nursing homes, county welfare departments and other agencies in providing public health nursing services to communities, families and individuals; provides skilled nursing care in the home; and instructs individuals, families and the community on health issues and the care of the sick. Primary hours for this position 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 Merit System Class Specifications • Provides skilled nursing care and prescribed medical treatment to patients and demonstrates care to patients, families, practical nurses, and aides. • Identifies, observes, reports and records symptoms and conditions of patients. • Assists as a team member in the development of nursing care plans. • Gives medically ordered immunizations, tuberculin tests, treatment and medication. • Assists with medical examination, takes histories, and performs screening and recording activities at clinic and schools. • May give directions and assignments to licensed practical nurses and/or home health aides. • Helps explain agency services and policies to persons receiving service and to other persons with whom she works. • Gives general information to the public about the local public health agency and its services. • Attends staff meetings and participates in continuing educational programs. Minimum QualificationsRegistered Nurse: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota in the State of Minnesota. Houston County Preferred Qualifications: Education and Experience • A degree from an accredited school of nursing, and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Thorough knowledge of the application of nursing practices, considerable knowledge of public health nursing theory, current trends in public health care service delivery; service eligibility requirements; available public and private community health and social service resources/functions; diseases and the characteristics of each; prescription drugs and their use. • The ability to apply the principles of public health nursing to families, individuals and community; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, other agencies, clients and the general public; identify and eliminate duplication of services; to think logically in all situations • The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and respond to needs appropriately • 2 years nursing experience, preferably with a Public Health Agency Employees required to use County and/or Personal vehicles must maintain a valid driver's license, reliable and safe transportation and adequate insurance coverage. **As a condition of employment the County requires the employee to complete a BSN and obtain a MN Public Health Nurse Certificate within 3 years of employment.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: There are 2 (two) steps to this application process:HOW TO APPLY:1. If you are licensed as a Registered Nurse submit an application by following this link: 560-OC - Registered NurseAND 2. Complete an online Houston County Application by the October 4, 2024 deadline. Please contact the Personnel Department with any questions at 507-###-####. An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer The 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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