Public Health Nurse​/Registered Nurse

Job Summary

First review of applications July 27th. Identifies, promotes and maintains the health of the public by providing direct nursing care and health education in office, home, or community settings. Serves a culturally diverse population.

• Provide nursing intake, assist with processing referrals, facilitate referrals to community resources, and coordinate care.
• Provide immunizations to both adults and children in office and community locations.
• Assist Public Health Nursing Supervisor with vaccine program management.
• Coordinate and participate in community immunization clinics.
• Provide and coordinate refugee health services.
• Provide nursing care and health education to in office or home settings.
• Provide Mantoux testing, tuberculosis case management, and disease investigation and control follow-up.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum qualifications:

This position requires current Minnesota licensure as a Registered Nurse, and one to three years of nursing experience. A driver's license is required.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a State approved and nationally accredited nursing program is preferred, as is certification, or eligibility for certification, as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota. Consideration will be provided for candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish and/or English/Somali).

Hours:

Regular, part-time or full-time, benefit eligible position. 32 - 40 hours per week (position to be appointed at.8 or 1.0 FTE). Typical work hours between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Occasional planned evening or weekend hours for community outreach events. Occasional evening or weekend hours for community outreach events. Very limited weekend/holiday coverage for homecare visit coverage. Supplemental information: MNA Union – Grade 12
** Bargaining unit members holding a Public Health Nurse certification shall be paid two dollars ($4.00) per hour in addition to the wage on the salary schedule of the CBA for all hours worked, ending on December 31, 2027.