Public Health Nurse, Public Health Division, Human Services Department

Stearns County•Waite Park, MN

2d•$39

About The Position

Public Health Nurse, Public Health Division, Human Services Department Salary Hiring Rate: $39.30/hour, Grade 22, Non-Exempt, Minnesota Nurses Association Stearns County Mission: Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All. Stearns County Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable Stearns County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Are you a Nurse looking to be part of a multidisciplinary team that focuses on engaging our community? Consider joining our team in the Public Health Division of Stearns County Human Services. This position is especially ideal for someone interested in a variety of opportunities to deliver care to a diverse population. If you are interested in empowering others towards positive change and genuinely care about people, this position is ideal for you. Stearns County derives strength from the diversity of its workforce and provides a welcoming environment where all are respected and valued. Current assignment - Health Protection and Promotion Unit: Current tasks may focus on disease assessment, treatment and prevention, including vaccines, case management, and access to health care. Nurses work collaboratively with community partners to ensure communities achieve health parity. All PH Nurse assignments include working with WIC clients to assess nutrition needs for families through the WIC program including breastfeeding promotion. Position Objective To provide nursing services to individuals and families; implement care plans in diverse communities; and improve community health by emphasizing prevention especially relevant to development of health equity. This position will focus on program services including family home visiting, parenting support, outreach and referrals, parent support groups, and WIC program. Our programs improve families lives on a daily basis within a team environment of people dedicated to health equity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Minnesota or have the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Certification as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota or have the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Valid Minnesota Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Reliable means of transportation to travel to multiple locations around Stearns County, some of which may not be accessible by public transportation

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Minnesota Nursing Practice Act.
Knowledge of the practice of Public Health nursing theory and its application in the community.
Knowledge of behavior as it relates to individuals, family dynamics and systems, physical and mental illness, chemical dependence, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, severe emotional disturbances, and aging in order to maintain optimal health.
Knowledge of the socioeconomic factors which promote and maintain optimal health for individuals, families and communities.
Knowledge and utilization of appropriate community resources and services.
Knowledge of child welfare laws, the vulnerable adult act and the court system.
Knowledge of methods and instruments for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and ability to apply that to drive nursing practice.
Skilled in multiple languages.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to analyze and evaluate complex and crisis situations and assist individuals and families in resolving those situations.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Assesses clients in the home, office, a community facility, or other places of residence to provide comprehensive holistic needs assessments.
Develops, implements, and evaluates nursing service or care coordination plans; authorizes services for delivery by others involved with a client.
Provides nursing services, care coordination, crisis intervention, disease prevention and treatment, health promotion, case findings, and advocacy for clients.
Counsels and educates families and community groups in activities that promote a higher level of wellness and reduce the risk of disease.
Participates in assessing and determining WIC eligibility and provides referrals to other social services to ensure families are thriving and children have the nutritional support to grow and develop well.
Provides and coordinates internal and external client referrals; gathers documentation to assist clients in obtaining services and accessing community resources.
Communicates with medical providers and performs delegated medical functions, including technical procedures as indicated by the client's individualized plan.
Documents nursing interactions and maintains client records as required by department policy, program requirements and the MN Nurse Practice Act.
Interprets department or county policies or other agencies' standards or requirements and coordinates services with others to achieve effective and efficient services.
Participates in a variety of interdisciplinary meetings and client conferences.
Participates in student educational experiences based on objectives developed by the school and applicable activities identified by the Division.
Performs daily triage to determine acuity and evaluate referrals specific to eligibility for services.
Uses data to drive practice and develop continuous quality improvement processes.
Participates in implementation of response to public health emergencies, disasters or disease outbreaks.
Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.