Public Health Nurse
Full-Time Public Health Nurse at Ramsey County
Available Openings: 1
Industry: Medical, Public Health
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: $68,720.12 - $103,837.92 Annually
Education Preferred: Yes
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
E-Verify: Yes
Criminal Background: Yes
Basic Function

Must have current RN license and must be eligible and have obtained a Minnesota Registered Nurse license and Public Health Nursing certificate by the time of employment. 

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.

Current vacancies are in the Public Health department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or county. 

Public Health Employee Health & Safety Coordinator duties: The person in this position will coordinate SPRCPH's employee health and safety program. Reviewing immunization requirement compliance for new staff, and coordinating annual Employee Right to Know (ERTK) Training, TB testing, fit-testing for respirators and influenza program for staff. Responsibilities also include facilitating staff training on topics such as personal safety; developing and updating policies and procedures related to health & safety; oversight of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) program and requirements, ergonomics, and response and follow-up to employee incidents such as needle sticks; slips, trips and falls, etc. This person is the first point of contact for OSHA inspections. The person in this position will facilitate the department's Health & Safety Committee meetings, participate in the Ramsey County AWAIR meetings, and work closely with Ramsey County HR Occupational Health and the contracted occupational health provider on health, safety and wellness efforts. This position will also serve as the Safety Coordinator in the department’s response to public health emergencies as situations arise.

Duties in Family Health involve primarily working with pregnant and parenting families who may be experiencing significant life stressors to provide support and education to improve birth outcomes, assess child growth and development,  develop positive parenting skills, and assist with making linkages to community resources.  Public Health Nurses make home visits and/or provide community outreach and engagement to provide a full range of public health nursing services, referral, case management and community health services to individuals, families and the community.    Experience working within diverse communities, speaking second language and with interpreters is desired. Nursing experience in public health, maternal child health, obstetrics, pediatrics, school nursing, or mental health preferred. Job responsibility includes maintaining timely and accurate health/visit records using an electronic health record for documentation. Positions are available in the Family Health Division where evidenced based and evidenced informed home visiting services are provided to the communities within Ramsey County. Public Health Nurses are asked to assist in other areas of the Public Health Department, including responding to Public Health Emergencies that arise, one of the most recent examples of this work done by Public Health Nurses in the COVID-19 response. During employee orientation time, new employees to the programs may need to travel out of town or state for up to one week's time in order to obtain proper training.

Flexible Workplace
This position is identified under the designation of "Mobile worker", meaning an employee who works primarily in a community-based environment and whose duties, which are primarily resident-facing, may be performed at multiple locations in a given week based on job function. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace policy (Download PDF reader).

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.
eterans' Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process.  Veterans' Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process.  Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their  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.

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, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader). You will need to print off this posting and also answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them if you complete a paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Emily Chmel at emily.chmel@co.ramsey.mn.us.

Responsibilities

Examples of Work Performed
  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.
  11. 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.
  12. Participate in team meetings and one-on-one meetings with supervisor.
  13. 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.

 

Minimum 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. 

 

Exam/Screening Process Information

Examination/Screening Process: The examination for Public Health Nurse will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire.  The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on the answers provided. A candidate must pass the training and experience rating in order to be advanced in the process.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who pass the training and experience rating and file a properly completed application shall be placed on the eligible list for employment as a Public Health Nurse. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to fill a vacancy.  Candidates will remain on the list for three months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list. The department may choose to interview any candidate on the eligible list.

Qualifications

Minimum 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. 

Exam/Screening Process Information

Examination/Screening Process: The examination for Public Health Nurse will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire.  The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on the answers provided. A candidate must pass the training and experience rating in order to be advanced in the process.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who pass the training and experience rating and file a properly completed application shall be placed on the eligible list for employment as a Public Health Nurse. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to fill a vacancy.  Candidates will remain on the list for three months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list. The department may choose to interview any candidate on the eligible list.

Ramsey County

Contact: Emily Chmel
90 West Plato Boulevard
Saint Paul, United States, Minnesota 55107
US
Transit: On bus line