Registered Nurse - Public Health

***FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS JANUARY 2ND

Identifies, promotes and maintains the health of the public by providing direct nursing care and health promotion and education services in a variety of home and community settings. Serves a culturally diverse population.

• Provide family child health home visiting to prenatal/postpartum families, and those with young children, as well as other Public Health promotion services to support families during the early parenting years.
• Provide breastfeeding consultation and support.
• Plan and conduct presentations and classes related to family child health or other health topics.
• Participate in health fairs, immunization clinics, or WIC clinics.
• Lead support groups for new parents.
• Coordinate care and facilitate referrals to health care providers and other providers as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Minnesota licensure as a Registered Nurse. Valid driver's license. One year of nursing experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a Sate approved and nationally accredited nursing program is preferred, as is certification as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota. Experience in Public Health or family child health home visiting. Bilingual: (English/Spanish or English/Somali)UNION/SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: MNA - Grade 12 Registered Nurse - MNA Union

*Bargaining unit members holding a Public Health Nurse certification shall be paid two dollars ($2.00) per hour in addition to the wage on the salary schedule of the CBA for all hours worked, ending on December 31, 2024.

HOURS

.6 FTE - .8 FTE. 24 - 32 hours per week. Typical work hours between approximately 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. 3-5 days per week, Monday - Friday. Flexible scheduling. Occasional limited hours on weekend, holiday, or evening.

Employment Type: Full-Time