Public Health Nurse - Social Services
About The Position
The Public Health Nurse will provide in-person screenings and face-to-face assessments in clients’ homes using the MnCHOICES web-based tool for people who are aging or have disabilities. Assessments determine eligibility for Elderly Waiver (EW), Alternative Care (AC), Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Brain Injury, Rule 185 case management, Community Alternative Care (CAC), and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). The nurse makes strength-based support-service recommendations to help people remain safely and independently in their homes or communities. The position provides public health nursing, health case management, and community health services to individuals, families, and the community, as well as related duties. Work may include independent health assessments and nursing interventions; client case management and referrals; health education and consultation; staff training; emergency response; participation in work groups and committees; protection of confidential client information; and timely maintenance of records, data, and reports. The assigned work may not include every task listed in the job description, and additional tasks may be assigned. Regular attendance according to the approved work schedule is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a university or college accredited by the National League for Nursing.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse.
- Public Health Nursing Certificate.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be eligible for and obtain Minnesota Registered Nurse licensure and Minnesota Public Health Nursing certification before being hired.
- Attach an RN license, Public Health Nurse license, and resume to the application; the license verification screenshot must include a valid expiration date.
Responsibilities
- Provide screenings and in-person assessments in clients’ homes using the MnCHOICES web-based tool and determine eligibility for applicable waiver, case management, and support services.
- Recommend support services based on assessment results using a strength-based approach to help clients live safely and independently at home or in their communities.
- Conduct independent health assessments of individuals, families, and communities, evaluate health status, and provide nursing and community-health interventions based on need and available resources.
- Observe, assess, monitor, and document client health status, including pregnancy, postpartum and infant/toddler status, developmental screening, depression screening, and home safety.
- Educate clients, families, and communities about preventative health practices, including healthy pregnancy, home and family safety, child development, child spacing, and healthy parenting.
- Develop care plans, consult with healthcare providers such as physicians and social workers, and refer clients to other health resources.
- Provide orientation and training to public health and related staff, offering leadership on case management, medical and nursing technologies, public health trends, and community resources.
- Respond to emergencies by notifying appropriate authorities and providing information to court officials in child- and adult-protection cases.
- Develop and provide health education and consultation to clients, families, community members, professionals, and county employees through home visits, clinics, outreach, health fairs, educational materials, curricula, and classes.
- Facilitate youth at-risk support groups on public health issues at local schools.
- Serve on or chair work groups, task forces, and advisory committees to help develop policies and procedures concerning community public health issues.
- Protect client data in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintain activity data, prepare reports for grantors as required, document cases and activities, and maintain required records and case histories in a timely manner.
- Comply with child-protection reporting requirements and collaborate with healthcare providers, community resources, families, and schools.
- Participate in team meetings and individual meetings with the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
