POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Public Health
HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $67,643 - $76,099/annually (Salary Grade 108)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $67,643 - $105,693/annually
LOCATION: Hybrid; mix of telework, community-based work and work at our Western Service Center (Apple Valley, MN)
UNION: Minnesota Nurses Association
CLOSE DATE: 4:30pm on 5/2/2024

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."

We offer more than just careers that make a difference; we also offer competitive benefits, work life balance, and convenient work locations. Will you be the next person to join us at Dakota County?

The Public Health Nurse is an essential team member who provides public health nursing services to promote, improve, or maintain health and well-being for families, children, and adolescent populations in Dakota County through family health programming. This role does not provide direct care in a clinic setting.

Location & Schedule

This hybrid position offers a mix of telework, in-person work at our Western Service Center in Apple Valley, MN, and work with community throughout Dakota County. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Occasional evening and weekend community outreach opportunities may be available.

What You'll Do

As Public Health Nurse, you will conduct nursing assessments of family needs and assist with connection to resources via in-person visits, virtually or phone. You will create and plan engaging evidence-informed health-related educational outreach activities and materials for children, adolescents, and families. You will provide outreach services and trainings to community partners, residents of Dakota County, and health professionals about preventative medical and oral health, and a variety of health-related topics. Outreach opportunities may include in-person events, safety camps, and monthly individual phone calls as a part of the Child and Teen Checkups program. This role does not provide direct care in a clinic setting.

This position will also work with our Intake program using critical thinking and attention to detail to assess and process referrals for family health programming using multiple computer software programs. You may also work with family health programs such as Child Passenger safety, Lead Case Management, Follow Along, or the oral health initiative to name a few! You will participate in emergency response activities as outlined in the department emergency response plan and other duties as assigned.

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 AND
• Valid driver's license AND
• CPR certification

• Professional nursing experience in acute care or community-based settings
• Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification
• Experience with women's and/or children's health
• Experience with early childhood development
• Experience with event organization and planning
• Experience engaging diverse populations
• Experience in creating engaging health-related activities or information for youth
• Ability to read, write, and/or speak in a second language (e.g., Somali, Spanish)

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 class. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Conduct nursing assessments of family needs and assist with connection to resources.
2. Create engaging, evidence-informed health education outreach materials and activities for children, adolescents, and families.
3. Provide outreach services and training to community partners, residents of Dakota County, and health professionals about preventative medical and oral health and various health topics.
4. Provide outreach via in-person events, safety camps, and monthly individual phone calls as a part of the Child and Teen Checkups program. This role does not provide direct care in a clinic setting.
5. Work with Family Health Intake to process referrals for family health programming using multiple computer software systems.
6. Work with other Family Health programs, such as Asthma, Lead, Follow Along, and Oral Health.
7. Participate in local workgroups and committees as assigned.
8. Perform public health emergency response functions as trained and assigned within the department's emergency response plan.
9. Work to advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in collaboration with colleagues and Dakota County residents.
10. Participate in strategic planning activities that support the department and Community Services Division's goal to create and sustain an integrated model for service delivery.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Family Health Supervisor.

SKILLS CRITICAL TO SUCCESS

• Knowledge of the health care delivery system
• Knowledge of public health principles, programs, and services
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations and guidelines applicable to Child and Teen Checkups and other Public Health programs
• Knowledge and ability to navigate community resources
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
• Knowledge and ability to use multiple computer software and information systems
• Knowledge of data privacy and HIPAA regulations
• Ability to identify and incorporate best practices and evidence-informed interventions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
• Ability to work effectively with clients 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

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)
• Tweleve paid holidays each year
• Pension with a generous employer contribution
• Ability to work from home some of the time

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