St. Louis County Employee Relations Department

Job Title:	Public Health Nurse Supervisor (Open)
Closing Date/Time:	None
Salary:	$25.56 - $29.75 Hourly $4,153.50 - $4,834.38 Monthly
Job Type:	Permanent
Location:	County-Wide, Minnesota

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Supervision for the implementation of Nursing Services in accordance with Division policies, objectives, and procedures. Supervision of staff to maintain quality services and a level of professionalism that promotes and maintains the health of clients, families and the community.
Distinguishing Features of Work:
An employee in this class is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the public health nursing services provided by an assigned group of Nursing Division staff. Responsibilities include, directing staff and implementation of Division programs, assigning and coordinating work schedules, coordinating Nursing Division programs with community services, i.e., social services, nursing homes, hospitals and medical professionals to facilitate program planning, implementation, outreach, referral and follow-up. Assists the Division Program Director in planning and evaluating Nursing Service programs. The work is performed independently in accordance with established department policy and public health nursing practices under the general direction of the Public Health Nursing Administrator.
Work Environment:
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Near and midrange vision; depth perception; hear; balance; bend neck; feel; handle; work around others; and work inside. FREQUENT: Grasp; sit; talk/speak; work alone or with others; and customer/public contact. OCCASIONAL: Lift up to 20 pounds; far vision; field of vision; visual accommodation; hear up to 20 feet; climb stairs; move about; rotate neck; stand; walk; exposure to weather; clients with behavioral challenges, and drive. RARE: Blood-borne pathogens.
Selection Process:
Minimum qualifications (pass/fail) Master's Degree in Public Health or Public Health Nursing and current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota, plus one (1) year full-time paid professional staff experience in a public health agency; OR, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota, plus three (3) years full-time paid professional staff experience in a public health agency. Experience & Training 100% Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this rating. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Employee Relations Department or online at www.stlouiscounty.org/jobdescriptions. PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected for appointment must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. DRUG TESTING: Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment. NON-DISCRIMINATION: St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, gender, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you: Veteran: DD214 Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months. Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.) Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.