WIC/Family Health Registered Nurse

Renville County•Olivia, MN

21h•$30 - $41

About The Position

The Registered Nurse promotes and maintains the health and quality of life of individuals, families, groups, and the community by assessing their needs. Functioning as a professional within the Minnesota Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act, the nurse fosters independence by helping people recognize, accept, and adapt to health challenges; enhances health knowledge through education and counseling; provides direct nursing services; coordinates care with formal and informal service providers; and participates in community health planning, program implementation, and evaluation. The role delivers clinical nursing and case management services, supports public health programs including WIC and Family Home Visiting, and collaborates with clients, families, healthcare providers, county departments, and community partners. Work includes assessments in homes, clinics, and community settings; health education; disease prevention and emergency response; program coordination and evaluation; and maintaining compliant client records and billing documentation. The position frequently involves work in client homes, regular driving throughout the county, and potential flexibility in hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma from a school accredited by the National League of Nursing.
Minnesota Registered Nurse license.
Minimum of three years of related experience.
Twenty-four hours of continuing education credits every two years.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of public health principles, including program development, health promotion, health assessment methods, and behavior-change theories.
Knowledge of nursing principles, clinical syndromes, disease epidemiology and prevention, common illnesses, medications, and medical treatment protocols.
Proficiency in social determinants of health, health equity, and data-analysis methods.
Experience in policy development, performance management, quality improvement, goal setting, and outcome evaluation.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including HIPAA and privacy practices.
Strong understanding of customer service principles and community resources.
Oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, group facilitation, writing, proofreading, and interpersonal communication.
Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs and improving processes, procedures, and policies.
Problem-solving skills, including data collection, drawing valid conclusions, and interpreting technical and regulatory documents.
Computer skills, including use of related software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to leverage community resources, build collaborative partnerships, and conduct effective client interviews.
Ability to manage client caseloads, perform medical procedures, and apply basic mathematical functions, including percentages and graph interpretation.
Strong work ethic, motivation, self-direction, time management, organizational skills, and decision-making skills to manage multiple complex projects.
Adaptability, resourcefulness, sound judgment, and problem-solving under pressure in dynamic healthcare and cultural environments.
Ability to de-escalate tense situations involving clients experiencing stress, anger, or aggression and respond effectively to inquiries and complaints.
Ability to apply public health principles with cultural sensitivity and work effectively with interpreters.
Ability to demonstrate leadership, professional ethics, caseload management, and compassionate care while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including occasionally exerting up to 25 pounds of force, and to drive regularly throughout the county.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals and families in homes, clinics, and community settings, covering physical, mental, social, environmental, and functional health factors.
Identify complex client and community needs, risk factors, vulnerabilities, and support systems.
Develop and implement individualized care plans with clients, families, and service providers, including measurable goals and interventions.
Provide ongoing case management for at-risk populations and monitor service quality, cost-effectiveness, and client outcomes.
Advocate for clients, make referrals to community resources, and coordinate services across providers and systems.
Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, schools, and community partners to coordinate care.
Provide skilled nursing care, including medication administration, injections, wound care, catheter and ostomy care, vital-sign monitoring, and laboratory testing.
Evaluate health status and treatment responses, modify care plans as needed, and identify when changes to medical orders are necessary.
Assign and orient Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides to clients and families; direct and support them and provide performance input.
Educate clients, families, and community groups on health maintenance, disease prevention, chronic disease management, medications, lifestyle changes, breastfeeding, and parenting.
Implement and manage disease-prevention initiatives, including immunization clinics, tuberculosis assessments and case management, and communicable disease investigations and enforcement; collaborate with the Minnesota Department of Health as needed.
Maintain vaccine inventory, ensure proper handling and storage, and document immunizations in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Assume assigned leadership duties in public health emergency response, including NIMS roles during emergencies and drills.
Conduct pediatric and family health assessments using screening tools and developmental evaluations, and follow up on identified concerns.
Build supportive relationships with parents and children to promote strong parent-child bonds using evidence-informed curricula and infant mental health strategies.
Coordinate public health programs and clinics, including WIC, Family Home Visiting, MnCHOICES, and Home Health Care, ensuring alignment with goals, staffing, budget, and compliance.
Represent the agency and its programs on committees and in the community to promote public health.
Assist with community health assessments to identify high-risk populations and service gaps and contribute to community health improvement planning.
Develop and maintain relationships with community groups and individuals to support environmental, system, and policy changes for healthier communities.
Participate in community-based coalitions to analyze health data, set goals, and implement health improvement strategies.
Conduct client intakes and screenings, explain available services, and determine eligibility based on agency criteria.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and participate in initiatives in alignment with agency guidelines.
Contribute to program planning, agency goal setting, strategic planning, and evaluation of programs and policies.
Apply a health-equity lens across program areas and support policy development addressing social determinants of health.
Implement work and provide support to advance the agency's foundational public health responsibilities.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with state and federal standards, including Medicare, Medicaid, Waiver programs, and HIPAA.
Document and code client visits accurately according to agency protocols and payer requirements to support proper billing and reimbursement.
Use electronic health records and systems, including OMAHA, IHVE, and Nightingale Notes, to document assessments, care plans, and outcomes according to established procedures.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development to maintain licensure and stay current with public health and nursing best practices.
Perform other related work assignments as directed or as they become apparent.