Public Health Nurse

St. Louis County Public Health Division
 

Mission
Promoting healthy people and communities through prevention and population-focused programs.
 

Vision
The St. Louis County Public Health Division leads in public health practice through strategic partnering, data-driven decision-making, and results-based accountability. We work to assure that all residents of St. Louis County have the opportunity to thrive in a healthy, equitable, and safe community.

Are you a Public Health Nurse who wants to make a difference in the well-being of individuals, families, and the community while having the opportunity of a flexible schedule? St. Louis County Public Health division is currently hiring for a part-time (0.5 FTE) Public Health Nurse or Public Health Nurse Senior to support families through visits in their home environment.

Family Health and Supports Unit in Virginia, MN:
Public Health Nurses in this unit provide services aimed at optimal pregnancy and maternal outcomes, child development, family stability, social emotional/mental health, and substance misuse recovery supports when needed. This position will implement our home visiting programs, Heart to Heart, Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting Program (MECSH), and universal home visiting. In addition, the role has responsibilities for emergency preparedness activities, community outreach, and referral management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Public Health Nurse (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing with public health nursing preparation. 
• Possession of a Minnesota public health nurse registration certificate.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Public Health Nurse Senior (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in nursing with public health nursing preparation AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable public health nursing experience OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a nursing.
• Possession of a Minnesota public health nurse registration certificate.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Note: At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the Public Health Nurse or Public Health Nurse Senior level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.