Public Health Nurse Clinician- The Aging & Disability Services | MnCHOICES Division

The Aging & Disability Services | MnCHOICES Division within the Social Services Department is responsible for administering Home and Community Based Services. The division is comprised of three major functional areas: The MnCHOICES unit, Administration & Access unit, and the Case Management unit. It is a priority and expectation of the county and the department to operationalize racial equity across the administration of Home and Community Based Services, as well as grow an organizational culture that is value based: People, Integrity, Community, Equity, and Leadership; and embodies the Mission & Vision of Ramsey County. 

The Aging & Disability Services | MnCHOICES Division - MnCHOICES Unit is hiring a Public Health Nurse Clinician. This position will supervise Social Workers and Public Health Nurses who will provide screenings and face to face assessment services for people who have disabilities and/or are aging. This assessment will determine eligibility for HCBS programs, including Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Brain Injury (BI), Developmental Disability (DD waiver) Rule 185 Case Management services, Community First Services and Supports (CFSS), Elderly Waiver (EW), and Alternative Care (AC). The Supervisor will support Assessors to determine service needs, develop person-centered Support Plans; identify potential support services and community resources based on assessed support needs; complete necessary documentation; make support service recommendations using a strength-based approach to help people stay in their homes or in their community safely and as independently as possible. The supervisor will provide consultation to staff and collogues regarding assessment outcomes including those with multiple chronic conditions or complex health issues. And perform other related duties as assigned.  

To supervise the activities of a specific nursing unit; to develop and supervise specialized health programs; to provide direct professional nursing services and consultation to county residents; and to perform related duties as assigned.

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
2. Manage a clinical working unit that provides direct nursing and health education services to county residents by hiring, scheduling, evaluating, orienting, and terminating professional, technical and ancillary employees.
3. Provide specialized health services to county residents by developing, implementing and supervising a specific clinical unit in an area such as community and clinical based services.
4. Provide health education services by planning and conducting training sessions within the agency and the community.
5. Recommend implementation of health care programs to the division manager, department head, County Board and funding sources by researching pertinent legislation, health care trends, and community needs; by interpreting results of data collection; identify service delivery strategies and resources; and prepare comprehensive reports.
6. Ensure staff and program compliance with regulatory standards by keeping abreast of pertinent statutory and policy changes.
7. Coordinate services and provide professional nursing consultation to other health care providers and community groups by participating on planning teams, task forces, and in hearings whose goal it is to develop programs responsive to community health care needs.
8. Provide direct nursing services to individuals, families and groups by making health assessments, teaching, counseling and administering skilled nursing treatments.
9. Assure quality care, cost containment, and appropriate level of service by establishing, monitoring, and evaluating contracts with health care vendors and provide on-site evaluation and consultation to vendor-supplied employees.

 

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification.  Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Education:  Master's Degree in Public Health Nursing or a related discipline.

Experience:  Three years of experience as a Public Health Nurse, Nurse Supervisor or equivalent.

Substitution:  None.

Certifications/Licensure:  Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, and depending upon area of assignment, a Public Health Nurse Certificate and valid drivers' license may be required. 

Must be eligible for and obtain Minnesota licensure as a Registered Nurse and depending on area of assignment a Minnesota Public Health Nursing Certificate prior to being hired.

•Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Public Health Nurse Clinician will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions - do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" do not cut and paste resume as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
 
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Public Health Nurse Clinician.  The list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy.  Candidates will remain on the list for 3 months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list. The names of all applicants who pass the examination with a score of 35 or higher will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.
 

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process.  Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process.  Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
 
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
 
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.
 

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

 
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application. You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.
 
For further information regarding this posting, please contact Corrin.FaggeTt@co.ramsey.mn.us

Salary : $78,934 - $119,505