Itasca County, MN
Public Health Nurse
Itasca County, MN, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States, 55744
Salary:
$27.95 - $37.46 Hourly
Location :
Grand Rapids, MN
Job Type:
Regular, Full-time
Job Number:
2024-000110-EXT
Department:
Health and Human Services
Opening Date:
12/16/2024
Closing Date:
12/29/2024 11:59 PM Central
POSITION SUMMARY
Department:
Health and Human Services, Public Health Division Classification:
Grade 11 (Local 580)
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt;
Position Description:
Registered nurse who specializes in population based Public Health nursing practice. The practice is system, community and individually focused to protect entire populations from disease, illness, and injury and promotes physical and mental health. To accomplish this mission, public health nurse services balance three core government public health functions: • Assessment of needs based on the community health status and available resources • Policy development being part of the solution through proposals to support and encourage better health • Assurance through necessary high quality, effective services available in the community
The 6 Areas of Public Health Responsibility are as follows: • Assure an adequate local public health infrastructure • Promote healthy communities and healthy behavior • Prevent the spread of infectious disease • Protect against environmental health hazards • Prepare for and respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery • Assure the quality and accessibility of health services
Position assignments may include but are not limited to: Maternal Child Health home visiting, WIC (Women, Infant, Children), MN Choice Assessment, Case Management for home and community based services, personal care assessments, immunizations, disease prevention and control, emergency preparedness, health education, Child and Teen Check-up outreach, Follow Along Program, environmental health, worksite wellness, childcare health consulting, Towards Zero Death, chemical health prevention, quality improvement.
To view the job description,
click here Current Vacancy:
3 Regular, F/T positions
OPEN Job Opportunity:
Open to the public
WORK HOURS, WORK LOCATION
Work Hours:
The normal work week for full-time employees shall be 40 hours per week, overtime as necessary and approved.
Work Location:
Itasca County Health and Human Services Department, Itasca Resource Center, 1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN
Itasca County
offers a robust and comprehensive range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, and life insurance, MN PERA pension, eligibility for student-loan forgiveness, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits.
To view a general summary of the benefits offered to regular full-time employees,
01
As a minimum qualification, do you (will you) have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing completed prior to hire date?(must attach transcript)
Yes No
02
If you answered Yes to the question above, list the name of your educational institution, your degree, and if applicable your future anticipated graduation date. If No, state N/A.
03
As a minimum qualification, which best describes your Registered Nurse (RN) license?
Yes - Currently licensed Soon - will attain licensure within 6 months of hire date No license
04
If you answered Yes to the question above, what state is your RN license registered?Please note that if your registration is in a state other than MN, registration in the state of MN is required within 6 months of hire.
05
As a minimum qualification, do you have a Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certification? If your answer is no, a Public Health Nurse Certification is required prior to the end of the 6 month probationary period.
Yes No, but acknowledge that this is required prior to the end of the 6 month probationary period
06
As a minimum qualification, do you have education and/or work experience in computer use?
Yes No
07
As a minimum qualification, do you have a valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation?
Yes No
08
As a preference qualification, how many months PHN work experience do you have (equivalent of full time, paid work experience)?
None Less than 6 months 6 months - less than 12 months 12 months - less than 18 months 18 months - less than 24 months 24 months +
09
In response to the question above, tell me which employer(s) listed on your application I can review this work experience. If none, state N/A.
10
My responses to the above Supplemental Questions are clearly documented in my application submitted for this job posting. (If I failed to document or misrepresented relevant education or paid work experience, this may result in the removal of my application from further consideration).
Yes No
Required Question
$27.95 - $37.46 Hourly
Location :
Grand Rapids, MN
Job Type:
Regular, Full-time
Job Number:
2024-000110-EXT
Department:
Health and Human Services
Opening Date:
12/16/2024
Closing Date:
12/29/2024 11:59 PM Central
POSITION SUMMARY
Department:
Health and Human Services, Public Health Division Classification:
Grade 11 (Local 580)
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt;
Position Description:
Registered nurse who specializes in population based Public Health nursing practice. The practice is system, community and individually focused to protect entire populations from disease, illness, and injury and promotes physical and mental health. To accomplish this mission, public health nurse services balance three core government public health functions: • Assessment of needs based on the community health status and available resources • Policy development being part of the solution through proposals to support and encourage better health • Assurance through necessary high quality, effective services available in the community
The 6 Areas of Public Health Responsibility are as follows: • Assure an adequate local public health infrastructure • Promote healthy communities and healthy behavior • Prevent the spread of infectious disease • Protect against environmental health hazards • Prepare for and respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery • Assure the quality and accessibility of health services
Position assignments may include but are not limited to: Maternal Child Health home visiting, WIC (Women, Infant, Children), MN Choice Assessment, Case Management for home and community based services, personal care assessments, immunizations, disease prevention and control, emergency preparedness, health education, Child and Teen Check-up outreach, Follow Along Program, environmental health, worksite wellness, childcare health consulting, Towards Zero Death, chemical health prevention, quality improvement.
To view the job description,
click here Current Vacancy:
3 Regular, F/T positions
OPEN Job Opportunity:
Open to the public
WORK HOURS, WORK LOCATION
Work Hours:
The normal work week for full-time employees shall be 40 hours per week, overtime as necessary and approved.
Work Location:
Itasca County Health and Human Services Department, Itasca Resource Center, 1209 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN
Itasca County
offers a robust and comprehensive range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, and life insurance, MN PERA pension, eligibility for student-loan forgiveness, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits.
To view a general summary of the benefits offered to regular full-time employees,
01
As a minimum qualification, do you (will you) have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing completed prior to hire date?(must attach transcript)
Yes No
02
If you answered Yes to the question above, list the name of your educational institution, your degree, and if applicable your future anticipated graduation date. If No, state N/A.
03
As a minimum qualification, which best describes your Registered Nurse (RN) license?
Yes - Currently licensed Soon - will attain licensure within 6 months of hire date No license
04
If you answered Yes to the question above, what state is your RN license registered?Please note that if your registration is in a state other than MN, registration in the state of MN is required within 6 months of hire.
05
As a minimum qualification, do you have a Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certification? If your answer is no, a Public Health Nurse Certification is required prior to the end of the 6 month probationary period.
Yes No, but acknowledge that this is required prior to the end of the 6 month probationary period
06
As a minimum qualification, do you have education and/or work experience in computer use?
Yes No
07
As a minimum qualification, do you have a valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation?
Yes No
08
As a preference qualification, how many months PHN work experience do you have (equivalent of full time, paid work experience)?
None Less than 6 months 6 months - less than 12 months 12 months - less than 18 months 18 months - less than 24 months 24 months +
09
In response to the question above, tell me which employer(s) listed on your application I can review this work experience. If none, state N/A.
10
My responses to the above Supplemental Questions are clearly documented in my application submitted for this job posting. (If I failed to document or misrepresented relevant education or paid work experience, this may result in the removal of my application from further consideration).
Yes No
Required Question