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    Public Health Nurse - Apple Valley, United States - Dakota County

    Dakota County background
    Regular, Full time
    Description

    General Description
    5/3/2024: posting updated to include addition of a 2nd vacancy which is grant funded
    POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
    DEPARTMENT: Public Health
    HOURS: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Some evening hours required.
    PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $67,643 - $76,099/year (Salary Grade 108)
    FULL SALARY RANGE: $67,643 - $105,693/year
    LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Western Service Center in Apple Valley and the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul
    UNION: Minnesota Nurses Association
    CLOSE DATE: Continuous with first review of applications 5/2/2024

    Currently, there are two vacancies for this position available, one of which is grant funded with potential of a position within Public Health after the grant funded position ends.

    Come join us at Dakota County and "Be more" The work of County government is unique. You will not be just another employee; you'll be a valued employee, making a daily difference in the lives of Dakota County residents. We employ nearly 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions make Dakota County a premier place to live and work. Will you be the next person to join us?

    This position reports to the Public Health Supervisor of the Disease Prevention and Control team and will support Disease Prevention and Control activities delegated by the Supervisor including but not limited to provide Public Health Nursing services for clients in the Refugee Health Program, case management for Perinatal Hepatitis B clients and Latent Tuberculosis clients, and assist with Active Tuberculosis cases and contact investigations. This position also participates in vaccination clinics and is part of the Disease Prevention and Control response team during a public health emergency.

    When onsite, the position will be located in the Western Service Center in Apple Valley but work may also be performed at offsite clinics.
    Minimum Qualifications

    NEED TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing AND
    • One year of professional nursing experience that included working with communicable diseases and/or immunizations in public health, school, or community-based settings, hospital or clinic facilities AND
    • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota AND
    • Current registration as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota or qualifications to register and ability to obtain before start date AND
    • Valid Driver's License
    NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
    • Ability to speak, read, and/or write in a secondary language (e.g., Somali, Spanish)
    • Experience working with Refugee and Immigrant populations
    • Experience working with people with Tuberculosis disease or infection
    • Experience in working with clinics, schools, and other community sites on communicable disease investigations
    • Master's Degree in Nursing
    • One or more years of experience as a Public Health Nurse
    • Experience with immunization clinics and vaccine schedules
    • Use of computerized medical charting systems (particularly MIIC, Ph-Doc, and MEDSS)

    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.

    1. Provide immunization services to targeted populations at DCPH clinics and other community sites.
    2. Conduct communicable disease investigations as well as provide home visits and case management of clients, acting as a resource for disease prevention information and active surveillance to clinics and health systems in Dakota County.
    3. Develop expertise in use of department wide electronic information systems.
    4. Perform public health emergency response functions as trained and assigned within the department's emergency response plan.
    5. Represent the department and county on preparedness issues to the public, internal and external groups and organizations.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1 - 5 are essential functions.


    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

    Knowledge of the public health system
    * Knowledge of the principles of communicable disease prevention and control
    * Working knowledge of public health nursing services
    * Knowledge of emergency preparedness systems, plans and procedures
    * Strong nursing assessment and planning skills
    * Strong verbal communication skills especially in dealing with other health professionals and the public
    * Demonstrated skill in effective interpersonal relationships and ability to work with others as a team member
    * Demonstrated ability to work independently
    * Ability to work and learn with electronic systems used to document DPC cases
    * Able to be flexible and adapt to surge capacity for both DPC and Emergency Preparedness

    WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed within a County office building, at community sites, and client home visits. Travel is required. Exposure to potential hazardous physical conditions such as environmental conditions of unsanitary homes and property, unsafe neighborhoods, challenging clients and family members, pets, and animals; exposure to hazardous materials such as blood, and other body fluids; lifting requirement of up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, tablet, printer, phone, cell phone, copy and fax machines, video camera, nursing supplies and equipment including scales, syringes, hazardous waste, N95 respirators, blood pressure equipment and car seats.

    SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

    Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves, and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.



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