LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul
UNION: Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA)
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 7/16/2024
Dakota County offers rewarding career opportunities that make a real difference in people's lives. From maintaining roads to maintaining property records, protecting the environment to protecting our children's health, finding homes for those in need to finding justice for crime victims -- the work we do touches the lives of each of our residents every day. We're proud of what we do. You can be too. Join our team of over 2,000 and launch a career where you can truly "Be More."
At Dakota County, Public Health Nurses work 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility with your time off requests, reimbursement for mileage traveled for work, free continuing education, and free parking!
The FAMILY HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE provides home visits to antepartum, postpartum, and parenting families in Dakota County using an evidence-based home visiting model. The position also provides education and health consultation to various community groups.
Location & Schedule
This hybrid position offers a mix of telework, in-person work at our Northern Service Center in West St. Paul MN, and fieldwork throughout Dakota County. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
What You’ll Do
As a Family Health Public Health Nurse, you will work with families using an evidence-based home visiting model. You will conduct holistic assessments of family needs in a culturally sensitive manner, develop and implement nursing interventions, monitor outcomes, and complete thorough documentation in an electronic health record. You will determine client eligibility for county programs and provide linkages to community resources. You will provide health consultation and education on individual, family, and community levels through direct client service and collaboration with partners. You will also participate in emergency response activities as outlined in the department emergency response plan.
Minimum Qualifications
Need to Have Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing AND
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota AND
Current licensure or qualifications to register as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota or ability to obtain before start date AND
Valid driver’s license AND
CPR Certification
Nice To Have Qualifications
Professional nursing experience in acute care or community-based settings
Experience in health-related areas such as women, children, parenting, or lactation
Experience and training in an evidence-based home visiting model
Fluency in Spanish or Somali
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
Determine eligibility for public health programs and manage service requests for department and community services.
Conduct a holistic assessment of client/family needs in a culturally sensitive manner by using independent nursing assessment skills and professional judgment.
Develop and implement nursing intervention plans based on nursing diagnosis to insure achievement of timely client outcomes.
Perform case management functions such as monitoring the quality of services, identifying service gaps, and ensuring services are delivered within authorized budget.
Direct paraprofessional staff in delivery of client services.
Provide health consultation and education on individual, and community levels through direct client service, collaboration with other health care providers, and by participating in community task forces, to plan for and ensure service coordination with community agencies.
Complete prescribed forms and documents in accordance with department policies and procedures and professional standards.
Work to advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in collaboration with colleagues and Dakota County residents
Perform public health emergency response functions as trained and assigned within the department’s emergency response plan.
Perform others duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities And Work Environment
Skills Critical to Success
Knowledge of the health care delivery system
Knowledge of public health principles, programs, and services
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
Knowledge of counseling and education methods and concepts
Knowledge of computer software and information systems
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Understanding of mission and vision of department and program operational guidelines, business practices, staff needs, and customer service outcomes
Ability to prioritize and coordinate work according to internal and external stakeholder needs
Ability to problem-solve while demonstrating sound judgment
Ability to work independently and on teams
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a hybrid model with work via telework, within a County office building and on client home visits. Travel is required. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as environmental conditions of unsanitary homes and property, unsafe neighborhoods, challenging and potentially violent and unpredictable clients and family members, pets, and animals; exposure to atmospheric conditions such as chemicals, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, and cigarette smoke; exposure to hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; intense noise, and work space restricting movement may occur on visits to client's homes. Lifting requirement of up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. May require lifting of up to 100 pounds on an infrequent basis. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, typewriter, calculator, copy and fax machines, TV/ VCR, video camera, nursing supplies and equipment including scales, syringes, hazardous waste, masks, blood pressure equipment and car seats.
Who We Are
Dakota County is Minnesota’s third-largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is “Be More,” and we strive daily to achieve excellence in public service, focusing on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Benefits
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
Excellent work-life balance
Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
Twelve paid holidays each year
Pension with a generous employer contribution
Ability to work from home some of the time
Reimbursement for mileage traveled for work
Free continuing education
Selection Process
You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
We assign you a score based on your qualifications
Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
We conduct background and reference checks before hiring
Dakota County Employee Relations
www.co.dakota.mn.us
Main Number 651.438.4435
(contact 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday)
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