Public Health Nurse​/Registered Nurse​/Nutrition Coordinator; WIC Coordinator

Watonwan County Human Services is currently seeking a motivated person to serve as the Watonwan County Women, Infant & Children (WIC) Coordinator. This position is full-time (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Note:

This position will be filled as either a Public Health Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Nutrition Coordinator. Watonwan County has one vacancy and this will be filled at the appropriate level depending upon the applicant's qualifications.

Come join the Public Health team at Watonwan County Human Services! You will be a part of skilled, caring & knowledgeable professionals whose talents & contributions promote, strengthen & protect the health of individuals, families & communities in Watonwan County every single day.

The WIC Coordinator is responsible for the day‑to‑day functions of the Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC in Watonwan County. The Coordinator manages the local WIC program, oversees all functions, assesses nutritional needs, provides nutrition education to participants, offers breastfeeding education, ensures compliance with state policies and federal regulations, trains staff and oversees their work, assures quality services and interacts directly with state and regional WIC staff.

The role also provides backup to other Public Health programs.

100% paid Single Medical Health Plan, Supplemental Insurances, Health Savings Account (HSA) or Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association Plan (VEBA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 16 days first year vacation, 13 days per year sick leave, 11.5 days per year paid holidays, Public Employees Retirement Coordinated Plan (PERA) with a generous employer matching program. Eligible for annual pay and Cost of Living (COLA) increases.

• Assesses client’s needs and the level of service required and coordinates service providers.
• Provides direct skilled nursing service to clients as recommended by physician.
• Uncovers health problems through observation, interviews and analysis of records and initiates appropriate action.
• Teaches the client basic principles of healthful living applying information from related fields such as nutrition, dental hygiene, safety, etc.
• Teaches and supervises family members and auxiliary nursing personnel proper nursing and physical therapy care of the client as directed by physicians.
• Communicates/consults with the physician, nursing team, home health aides, social worker, and other involved caregivers to coordinate health care plans to meet client needs.
• Performs diagnostic tests as authorized and interprets the findings to client and/or families.
• Instructs caregivers to recognize early signs of disease and deviations from normal health patterns.
• Assists client in obtaining medical supplies and establishes appropriate client service fees.
• Maintains case file documentation.
• Provides school health services to assigned schools.
• Provides input in program planning, the development of agency goals and the evaluation of the agency's programs and policies.
• Participates on pre‑admission screening teams, community child protection teams, etc.
• Encourages community development by initiating or participating in action to address specific community needs.
• Represents the Public Health Department by addressing various public and private organizations, community groups, and members of the general public concerning policies, programs, responsibilities and activities to inform and elicit community support.
• May be assigned to work in specific public health program areas, such as WIC, MCH, EPS, etc.
• Provides in‑service education to personal care attendants, home health aides, and housekeeping personnel.
• May supervise and evaluate personal care attendants, home health aides, and housekeepers.

• Public Health Nurse:
  Certification as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota and current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota.
• Registered Nurse:
  Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota.
• Nutrition Coordinator:
  Bachelor’s degree with a major in food and nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics or a…