Public Health Nurse: Home & Community Care Coordinator

Beltrami County; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Beltrami County is seeking a full-time Public Health Nurse (PHN) to deliver nursing services across community and clinic settings, including WIC and home visiting. The role operates under supervision of the Public Health Program Manager and involves coordination with multiple service providers.

Preferred candidates hold a Minnesota PHN credential or eligibility and have at least three years of nursing experience, including home and community work. A MN driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing with Minnesota Certification as a PHN or eligibility to complete PHN within six months of hire.
• Three years or more of nursing experience, at least one year of home and community based.
• Valid MN driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develops plans for care including client and family service goals, potential problems and interventions.
• Coordinates services to monitor cost effectiveness, quality of care and safety of the patient and meeting their overall healthcare needs; provides case management and care coordination services.
• Assesses and determines appropriate programs and services for clients; submits service agreements and prior authorizations to the state for reimbursement of services to providers.
• Provides skilled nursing care; provides delegated medical functions; transports clients to medical appointments.
• Implements immunization clinics, health screenings, and pregnancy tests; administers immunizations, vaccinations, drug screenings, hearing tests, etc.
• Provides WIC certifications, nutrition education and counseling; determines and assigns food prescription packages based on nutritional assessment; makes referrals as appropriate.
• Develops educational and promotional materials for ongoing guidance or education.
• Participates in meetings and drills; acts as a member of the healthcare team coordinating services with providers.

Skills

Public health nursing

Education & counseling

Case management

Immunizations

WIC certifications

Data recording

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing with MN PHN certification or eligibility

Job description

Beltrami County is seeking a full-time Public Health Nurse (PHN) to deliver nursing services across community and clinic settings, including WIC and home visiting. The role operates under supervision of the Public Health Program Manager and involves coordination with multiple service providers.

Preferred candidates hold a Minnesota PHN credential or eligibility and have at least three years of nursing experience, including home and community work. A MN driver’s license is required.