Registered Nurse; MnCHOICES Assessor

Kind of Work

We are seeking to hire a Registered Nurse to be part of our MnCHOICES assessment team for residents of northern St. Louis County. Our experienced team consists of dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Nurses as well as Social Workers. In this role you will perform assessments, intervention, and person-centered advocacy within the Public Health and Human Services Department.

St. Louis County offers competitive pay and a robust benefits package.

This full-time position is based in Virginia, MN.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $31.21 - $44.23 per hour.

These positions are part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

An employee in this class is responsible for reviewing client needs as required according to federal and state program eligibility criteria. Duties may include providing comprehensive assessments, educational counseling, and providing case management and care coordination depending on the program area. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

FREQUENT:
Dexterity; sit; talk/speak; walk; hear within 5 feet; near and midrange vision; and work inside. OCCASIONAL:
Lift/carry and push/pull up to 10 pounds; grasp; move about; climb stairs; stand; far vision; works alone; works with/around others; customer/public contact; clients with behavioral challenges; outside; drive/traffic; exposure to slippery surfaces; and exposure to weather when traveling between office and other locations. RARE: extended work day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in nursing.
• Possession of a current Minnesota Registered Nurse license.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM AREA:
Home and Community–Based & Public Health Managed Care Programs:

• Two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in a home or community-based setting.
• Possession of MnCHOICES Certified Assessors certification within two (2) months of employment. Failure to obtain the MnCHOICES Certified Assessor certification within two (2) months will result in termination from the position.

Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.