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### Job Duties

Kind of Work

St. Louis County Public Health Division

Mission

Promoting healthy people and communities through prevention and population-focused programs.

Vision

The St. Louis County Public Health Division leads in public health practice through strategic partnering, data-driven decision-making, and results-based accountability. We work to assure that all residents of St. Louis County have the opportunity to thrive in a healthy, equitable, and safe community.

Are you a Public Health Nurse who wants to make a difference in the well-being of individuals, families, and the community while having the opportunity of a flexible schedule? St. Louis County Public Health division is currently hiring for a full-time Public Health Nurse (37.5 hours weekly).

Family Health & Supports Unit PHN in Duluth, MN:

PHN's in this unit provide services aimed at optimal pregnancy and maternal outcomes, child development, family stability, social emotional/mental health, and substance misuse recovery supports when needed. These services include but are not limited to family home visiting, case management, network building, a wide variety of community-based services, parenting classes/groups, emergency response, and vaccinations.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity steps, is as follows:

Public Health Nurse: $31.08 - $44.20 per hour.

Public Health Nurse Senior: $33.43 - $47.63 per hour.

**Please note: In order to be considered eligible to interview for a Public Health Nurse position with St. Louis County, you must possess a Public Health Nurse Certificate from the Minnesota Board of Nursing or provide proof of application by the close of the posting on November 12, 2025.

Apply for your certificate today at https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/licensure/licensure/public-health-nurse-registration.jsp.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Distinguishing Features of Work

Public Health Nurse:

An employee in this class is responsible for providing public health nursing services to St. Louis County citizens. Duties include: conducting assessments and reassessments; preparing and implementing care plans; providing education, resources and referrals; recommending and participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health nursing programs; assisting in the local public health assessment and planning process. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Public Health Nurse Senior:

An employee in this class is responsible for leading and performing professional public health nursing services to St. Louis County citizens. Duties include: conducting health assessments and reassessments; preparing and implementing care plans; providing education, resources and referrals; participating in staff development programs; implementing pilot projects and testing nursing concepts; participating in the local public health assessment and planning process. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

### Minimum Education Required

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Public Health Nurse (Pass/Fail):

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing with public health nursing preparation.

Possession of a Minnesota public health nurse registration certificate.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Public Health Nurse Senior (Pass/Fail):

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in nursing with public health nursing preparation AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable public health nursing experience OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a nursing.

Possession of a Minnesota public health nurse registration certificate.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Note: At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the Public Health Nurse or Public Health Nurse Senior level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

### Minimum Experience Required

Dependent on the minimum education requirements.

### Shift

Other

### Number of Openings

1

### Compensation

$31.08 - $40.88 / Hourly

### Postal Code

55806

### Place of Work

On-site

### Requisition ID

3148

### Job Type

Full Time

### Job Benefits

https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/human-resources/benefits

### Application Link

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouismn