Public Health Nurse - (Part-Time)
About The Position
St. Louis County Public Health Division is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE) Public Health Nurse or Public Health Nurse Senior to support families through home visits. This role is part of the Family Health and Supports Unit in Virginia, MN, and focuses on optimal pregnancy and maternal outcomes, child development, family stability, social-emotional/mental health, and substance misuse recovery supports. The position involves implementing home visiting programs (Heart to Heart, MECSH, and universal home visiting), emergency preparedness activities, community outreach, and referral management. The salary range for 2026 is $32.32 - $45.97 per hour for Public Health Nurse and $34.76 - $49.54 per hour for Public Health Nurse Senior. These positions are represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing with public health nursing preparation.
- Possession of a Minnesota public health nurse registration certificate.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Two (2) years full-time paid verifiable public health nursing experience (for Public Health Nurse Senior level, if Master's degree not held).
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in nursing (alternative for Public Health Nurse Senior level).
- Must be continuously authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Must possess a Public Health Nurse Certificate from the Minnesota Board of Nursing or provide proof of application by 4:30 p.m. on June 10, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Conducting assessments and reassessments
- Preparing and implementing care plans
- Providing education, resources, and referrals
- Recommending and participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health nursing programs
- Assisting in the local public health assessment and planning process
- Implementing home visiting programs (Heart to Heart, MECSH, and universal home visiting)
- Participating in emergency preparedness activities
- Conducting community outreach
- Managing referrals
- Leading and performing professional public health nursing services (for Senior level)
- Participating in staff development programs (for Senior level)
- Implementing pilot projects and testing nursing concepts (for Senior level)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
