Public Health Nurse

7 days ago


Walker, Minnesota, United States Cass County, MN Full time

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Promote and protect the health of Cass County citizens and visitors using knowledge from nursing, social and public health sciences, through education, prevention services, regulations, and advocacy. Foster a partnership with many organizations and community groups to address and resolve health issues and concerns. The most important impact Public Health Nurses have on the County is the nurses' ability to empower individuals, families, communities, and systems to be self-sufficient in meeting their health and wellness needs.

WORK PERFORMED/JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs initial and ongoing assessments and evaluations to determine the health status of individuals and families across the lifespan in their home, clinics, and community settings; performs a variety of assessments to determine their risk, exposure and treatment options linking people to providers and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.

May provide direct skilled nursing service to clients as recommended by physician.

Nursing functions may include physical assessment across all ages Obtaining and documenting physician orders and providing service according to physician plan of care for clients.

May require weekend coverage rotations for home care visits that may be necessary to meet client's needs Promotes healthy communities and healthy behavior by developing and implementing health education and outreach at the individual and community level.

Protect against environmental health hazards. Participate in public health infrastructure development initiatives.

Summarizes and records data; identifies areas of risk and vulnerability and works with partners to develop plans to mitigate risk.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the application of nursing practices. Through knowledge of local, state, and federal public health laws, rules ordinances, policies, procedures, manuals, regulations and grant requirements. Considerable knowledge of public health nursing theory. Through skill using standard office equipment and applicable hardware and software. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, agency staff members, other agency professional representatives, contractors and the public. Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to assess nursing needs and to develop and carry out nursing care plans. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload; ability to respond to emergencies, disasters and difficult problem-solving solutions. Ability to apply principles of public health to communities, families, and individuals.

MINIMUM TRAINING, EXPERIENCE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Certification as a public health nurse in Minnesota and current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota. Must possess a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Sedentary to light physical activities requiring stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and close vision.
The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 35 pounds. Typically in an office environment.



HOURLY RANGE:
$ $47.02




CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled


Cass County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.


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