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

Description

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Apple Valley, MN

Job Type: Full-Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 3014a

Department: Public Health

Opening Date: 04/17/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

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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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.

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Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.

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Check all that apply

• I have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• I have a Master's degree in Nursing
• I have one or more years of professional nursing experience that includes working with communicable diseases and/or immunizations in public health, school, or community-based settings, hospital or clinic facilities.
• I hold a current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota
• I hold current registration as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota or have qualifications to register and the ability to obtain before my start date
• I have a valid Driver's License
• I don't have the above mentioned requirements

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Please list your RN license number. If you are not licensed, indicate "None".

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Please list your PHN registration number. If you are not licensed, indicate "None".

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Check all that apply:

• I have professional nursing experience providing nursing care to clients with infectious diseases
• I have professional nursing experience working with refugee and immigrant populations
• I have professional nursing experience providing immunizations in diverse settings
• I have the ability to speak, read, and/or write in a secondary language (e.g, Somali, Spanish)
• None of the above

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Describe your professional nursing experience in disease prevention and control. If you have no experience, indicate "None".

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Describe your professional nursing experience with refugee and immigrant populations. If you have no experience, indicate "None".

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If you are proficient in a secondary language (e.g., Somali, Spanish) please identify the language and years of experience. If not, please indicate "NONE."

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Have you worked with any of the following electronic medical records systems?

• MIIC (Minnesota Immunization Information Connection)
• PH-DOC (Public Health Documentation System)
• MEDSS (Minnesota Electronic Disease Surveillance System)
• None

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Describe how your background and experiences will help Dakota County's goal of promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity in all we do.

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If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary?

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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.

• Facebook
• Friend, Family or Colleague
• InDeed
• Job Fair or Dakota County Event
• Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
• JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
• League of Minnesota Cities
• LinkedIn
• Minneapolis
• Minnesota
• Minnesota Works Website
• Minnesota Jobs
• Minnesota Association of Counties
• Monster
• Professional Association Website
• Referred by a Dakota County Employee
• St Paul
• College Website, Instructor, Career Services
• Dakota County Website
• Other

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