Public Health Nurse - Social Services

Ramsey County; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramsey County is seeking a Public Health Nurse within the Aging and Disability Services Division to provide in-home screenings and assessments using MnCHOICES for elderly and disabled individuals. You will determine eligibility for EW, AC, CADI, Brain Injury, Rule 185, CAC, CFSS services and make strength-based recommendations to support independent living.

The role involves nursing assessments, home visits, coordination with health care providers, and participation in team and community health

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and hold a Public Health Nursing Certificate.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Experience in public health nursing or home visiting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent health assessments of individuals, families and communities by evaluating their physical, mental, social and environmental health status and provide nursing interventions.
• Make skilled nursing observations including pregnancy, postpartum and infant/toddler status, developmental screening and safety of home environments.
• Provide case management by developing care plans and coordinating with physicians and social workers.
• Provide orientation and training to Public Health Nurses and other staff in case management and public health practices.
• Ensure privacy of client data and maintain required records and reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Aging and Disability Services Division Public Health Nurse

The Public Health Nurse will provide screenings and face to face assessment services in person’s home using MnCHOICES web-based tool for people who are aging or have disabilities. This assessment will determine eligibility of Elderly Waiver (EW) and Alternative Care (AC), Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Brain Injury, Rule 185 case management, Community Alternative Care (CAC) and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) services. Make support service recommendations based on assessment results using a strength-based approach, to help people stay in their homes or in their community safely and as independently as possible. Please see the addendum for a description of the role.

For more information

To provide a full range of public health nursing, health case management and community health services to individuals, families and the community; and to perform related duties as assigned.

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1. Perform independent health assessments of individuals, families and communities by evaluating their physical, mental, social and environmental health status; and provide nursing and community health intervention based on assessment of need and current community resources.
2. Make skilled nursing observations of client health status by assessing, monitoring and documenting such things as pregnancy, postpartum and infant/toddler status; developmental screening; depression screening; and evaluating the safety of home environments.
3. Share with clients, families, and communities methods of preventative positive health practices, such as health pregnancy; home and family safety; child growth and development; child spacing; and healthy parenting.
4. Provide case management for clients by developing care plans, consulting with other health care providers such as physicians and social workers, refer clients to other health care resources.
5. Provide orientation and training to Public Health Nurses, Health Educators, Dieticians, Home Health Aides, Health Education Program Assistants; and Public Health Licensed Practical Nurses by providing leadership in the area of case management, current medical and nursing technologies, current public health trends, and community resources.
6. Intervene in emergency situations by notifying proper authorities such as police, physicians, child protection agencies and personnel in medical facilities/emergency rooms, provide information to court officials in cases of child and adult protection.
7. Develop and provide health education and consultation services to community members, clients and family members, other professionals and Ramsey County employees on a one-to-one and group basis through home visits, clinics, health promotion and community outreach activities, respond to requests for information by phone or in person, coordinate and conduct health fairs, develop written and oral educational materials and curricula, and teach classes on topics related to public health issues, disease prevention and recognition, and safety and injury prevention, facilitate youth at-risk support groups on public health issues at local schools.
8. Serve on or chair internal and external work groups, task forces and advisory committees for the purpose of influencing and developing policy and procedures related to various community public health issues.
9. Assure privacy of client data according to federal and state regulations.
10. Maintain data related to activities and draft periodic reports to grantors as required.
11. Document cases, health promotion and community activities by preparing reports and necessary paperwork, develop and maintain required records and write case histories. Comply with child protection reporting requirements and collaborate with health care providers and community resources engaged with the family and schools.
12. Participate in team meetings and one-on-one meetings with supervisor.
13. Maintain data in a timely manner related to all activities as required.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a university or college accredited by the National League for Nursing.

Experience

None.

Substitution

None.

Certifications/Licensure

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, must have a Public Health Nursing Certificate, and a valid drivers' license. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be eligible for and obtain Minnesota licensure as a Registered Nurse and Minnesota Public Health Nursing certification prior to being hired.

You must attach an RN license Public Health Nurse license and resume to be considered.

To verify a nurse license go to MN Board of Nursing and make a screen shot, the expiration date must be included and it must be valid.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to hiring department/manager for consideration.

Eligible List

The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Public Health Nurse. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the eligible list for one month or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.

Veteran's Preference

This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process.

Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks

All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation

Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives to equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

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