Public Health Nurse

Full Job Description

This Public Health Nurse (PHN) position is a unique, split-role opportunity within Saint Paul–Ramsey County Public Health, with 0.5 FTE dedicated to the Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR) team and 0.5 FTE dedicated to immunization services within the public health clinic.

In the Emergency Preparedness & Response role, the PHN supports the county’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.

This includes contributing to preparedness planning, participating in trainings and exercises, supporting response activities (e.g., mass dispensing, vaccination clinics, and emergency operations), and collaborating with internal and external partners to strengthen community resilience and health equity.

In the immunization clinic role, the PHN provides direct patient care and supports immunization service delivery, including vaccine administration, client education, and participation in clinic operations that ensure safe, equitable, and efficient access to vaccines.

This position operates under a dual-supervision model.

The PHN reports to the Emergency Preparedness & Response Supervisor for preparedness-related work and to clinic leadership for immunization services.

Success in this role requires strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively across teams and settings.

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To provide a full range of public health nursing, health case management and community health services to individuals, families and the community; and to perform related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

1. Perform independent health assessments of individuals, families and communities by evaluating their physical, mental, social and environmental health status; and provide nursing and community health intervention based on assessment of need and current community resources.
2. Make skilled nursing observations of client health status by assessing, monitoring and documenting such things as pregnancy, postpartum and infant/toddler status; developmental screening; depression screening; and evaluating the safety of home environments.
3. Share with clients, families, and communities methods of preventative positive health practices, such as health pregnancy; home and family safety; child growth and development; child spacing; and healthy parenting.
4. Provide case management for clients by developing care plans, consulting with other health care providers such as physicians and social workers, refer clients to other health care resources.
5. Provide orientation and training to Public Health Nurses, Health Educators, Dieticians, Home Health Aides, Health Education Program Assistants; and Public Health Licensed Practical Nurses by providing leadership in the area of case management, current medical and nursing technologies, current public health trends, and community resources.
6. Intervene in emergency situations by notifying proper authorities such as police, physicians, child protection agencies and personnel in medical facilities/emergency rooms, provide information to court officials in cases of child and adult protection.
7. Develop and provide health education and consultation services to community members, clients and family members, other professionals and Ramsey County employees on a one-to-one and group basis through home visits, clinics, health promotion and community outreach activities, respond to requests for information by phone or in person, coordinate and conduct health fairs, develop written and oral educational materials and curricula, and teach classes on topics related to public health issues, disease prevention and recognition, and safety and injury prevention, facilitate youth at-risk support groups on public health issues at local schools.
8. Serve on or chair internal and external work groups, task forces and advisory committees for the purpose of influencing and developing policy and procedures related to various community public health issues.
9. Assure privacy of client data according to federal and state regulations.
10. Maintain data related to activities and draft periodic reports to grantors as required.

Document cases, health promotion and community activities by preparing reports and necessary paperwork, develop and maintain required records and write case histories.

Comply with child protection reporting requirements and collaborate with health care providers and community resources engaged with the family and schools.

11. Participate in team meetings and one-on-one meetings with supervisor.
12. Maintain data in a timely manner related to all activities as required.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a university or college accredited by the National League for Nursing.

Experience: None.

Substitution: None.

Certifications/Licensure: Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, must have a Public Health Nursing Certificate, and a valid drivers' license. Must have a valid driver's license.

Must be eligible for and obtain Minnesota licensure as a Registered Nurse and Minnesota Public Health Nursing certification prior to being hired.

Additional Information

You must attach an RN license and resume to be considered.

To verify a nurse license go to MN Board of Nursing and make a screen shot, the expiration date must be included and it must be valid.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to hiring department/manager for consideration.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Public Health Nurse.

This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy.

Candidates will remain on the list for one month or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process.

Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment.

Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought.

However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

In addition, you will be subject to a pre-employment health screening. E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program.

This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce.

The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees.

Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide will receive them.

Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved. To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application.

You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact: nirvana.wallace@co.ramsey.mn.us