Public Health Nurse
Public Health Nurse:
An employee in this class is responsible for providing public health nursing services to St. Louis County citizens. Duties include: conducting assessments and reassessments; preparing and implementing care plans; providing education, resources and referrals; recommending and participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health nursing programs; assisting in the local public health assessment and planning process. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
Public Health Nurse Senior:
An employee in this class is responsible for leading and performing professional public health nursing services to St. Louis County citizens. Duties include: conducting health assessments and reassessments; preparing and implementing care plans; providing education, resources and referrals; participating in staff development programs; implementing pilot projects and testing nursing concepts; participating in the local public health assessment and planning process. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
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.