Public Health Nurse
About The Position
St. Louis County Public Health Division is hiring a full-time Public Health Nurse for its Family Health and Supports Unit in Duluth, Minnesota. The position is 37.5 hours per week and provides public health nursing services to county residents. The unit’s services support healthy pregnancies and maternal outcomes, child development, family stability, social and emotional health, and substance misuse recovery when needed. The nurse implements the Heart to Heart, Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting Program (MECSH), and universal home visiting programs, and also supports emergency preparedness, community outreach, and referral management. Depending on qualifications and department need, the successful candidate may be appointed as a Public Health Nurse or Public Health Nurse Senior. Public Health Nurses conduct assessments and reassessments, prepare and implement care plans, provide education and referrals, contribute to public health nursing program planning and evaluation, and assist with local public health assessment and planning. Senior nurses also participate in staff development, lead or perform nursing services, and implement pilot projects and test nursing concepts. Work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff. Applicants must have a Minnesota public health nurse registration certificate or provide proof of application by 4:30 p.m. on November 16, 2026, to be eligible for an interview. The position requires a valid driver's license. Selected applicants must complete a pre-employment physical examination, pass a drug test, and undergo a background investigation. Employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States; the county does not sponsor employment visas and does not participate in E-Verify. Appointees must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period before certification for permanent employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing with public health nursing preparation from an accredited college or university for the Public Health Nurse level.
- For the Public Health Nurse Senior level, a bachelor’s degree in nursing with public health nursing preparation plus two years of full-time paid verifiable public health nursing experience, or a master’s degree in nursing.
- Minnesota public health nurse registration certificate; proof of application by 4:30 p.m. on November 16, 2026, is accepted for interview eligibility.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be continuously authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Conduct health assessments and reassessments.
- Prepare and implement care plans.
- Provide education, resources, and referrals.
- Implement Heart to Heart, MECSH, and universal home visiting programs.
- Recommend and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health nursing programs.
- Assist in local public health assessment and planning.
- Perform emergency preparedness activities, community outreach, and referral management.
- For the Senior level, participate in staff development programs, implement pilot projects, and test nursing concepts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
