Public Health Nurse/BSN

Mower County; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Evening/weekend premiums

Health insurance

Vision insurance

On-site fitness room

Retirement programs

Minnesota Paid Leave Program

Employer-paid disability

Job summary

Mower County Health & Human Services seeks a Public Health Nurse/BSN to deliver professional nursing and public health services across programs and communities.

The role emphasizes health assessments, case management, referrals, education, clinics, and collaboration with providers and partners; travel to client homes and sites is required; the position is 32 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Public Health Nurse Certification and RN license required.
• Valid driver’s license or evidence of mobility.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate health assessments for individuals, families, and communities.
• Identify health concerns and provide case management services.
• Make referrals to community resources and assist underserved populations with accessing appropriate care.
• Provide holistic, person-centered interventions.
• Provide health and disease prevention education to individuals of various ages.
• Coordinate and conduct public clinics focused on education, treatment, screening, and prevention of community health concerns.
• Investigate community health threats and provide community education.
• Collaborate with medical providers and community partners to promote and protect public health.

Skills

Nursing principles

Medical terminology

Case management

Healthcare protocols

Medical testing

Assessing illnesses

Case histories

Resource referral

Regulatory knowledge

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Interagency collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Computer software

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $37.17 USD to $50.18 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Health & Human Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PUBLI001226

Description

Salary Range: $37.17 - $50.18 per hour
Application Deadline: September 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Interview Date: October 5, 2026
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Department: Health & Human Services

*This position is 32 hours per week.*

Position Overview

Mower County Health & Human Services is seeking a Public Health Nurse/BSN to perform professional public health and nursing services in support of specialized public health programs and initiatives.

This position provides nursing services to individuals, families, and communities and plays an important role in promoting health, preventing disease, improving access to care, and connecting individuals with appropriate community resources. Responsibilities may include health assessments, case management, health education, home visits, public clinics, disease prevention, community health investigations, and collaboration with medical and community partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Public Health Nurse/BSN include:

Perform age-appropriate health assessments for individuals, families, and communities.

Identify health concerns and provide case management services.

Make referrals to community resources and assist underserved populations with accessing appropriate care.

Provide holistic, person-centered interventions.

Provide health and disease prevention education to individuals of various ages.

Coordinate and conduct public clinics focused on education, treatment, screening, and prevention of community health concerns.

Investigate community health threats and provide community education.

Serve as an internal resource regarding assigned program rules, regulations, and documentation requirements.

Provide oversight, training, and mentoring to staff working within assigned programs.

Prepare and maintain service records, case histories, outcome reports, and statistical reports.

Ensure services and documentation comply with applicable protocols.

Collaborate with medical providers and community partners to promote and protect public health.

Participate in program planning, trainings, orientations, and emergency preparedness planning related to public health threats.

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Public Health Nurse Certification

Registered Nurse License

Valid driver’s license or evidence of equal mobility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate should possess knowledge and skills in areas including:

Nursing principles and practices

Medical terminology

Case management

Health care services and medical treatment protocols

Medical testing and administering treatments

Assessing illnesses and injuries

Preparing medical case files and histories

Referring clients to appropriate outside resources

Applicable federal and state policies and regulations

Crisis intervention strategies

Working effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and language backgrounds and individuals experiencing multiple medical, social, or psychological challenges

Computer and related software applications

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Collaboration with coworkers, medical providers, the public, and local, state, and federal partners

This position includes both office-based work and travel to locations such as client homes and public meeting sites. The position involves regular interaction with members of the public, County staff, and outside agencies.

Work may involve occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids, interaction with individuals who may be emotionally charged or experiencing challenging circumstances, and working under deadlines.

Mower County offers a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 13 paid holidays
• Weekend, night, and holiday premiums
• Health insurance, including some plans with a $0 monthly employee premium
• Vision insurance
• On-site fitness room
• Additional benefit and retirement programs
• Minnesota Paid Leave Program
• Employer-paid short-term disability

Travel Required

Yes . Travel for trainings, occasional evening work 1 day per week is possible

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Public Health Nurse
• Registered Nurse

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