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### Job Duties

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) in Duluth or Virginia, MN.

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.

This position is in the Disease Prevention and Control unit in Public Health. Some duties include:

Assisting with the coordination of immunizations including messaging, outreach, and education.

- Managing tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection cases.

- Being a liaison with school nurses including attending school nurse meetings, providing presentations about relevant topics to school nurses and students.

- Assisting with communications to providers around disease prevention and control topics.

- Providing disease prevention and control information to the public about sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis c virus, and HIV/AIDS infections.

- Providing consultation, information, and education regarding hepatitis c, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted infections or communicable diseases to physicians, Public Health and Human Services department staff, and others involved in disease control and prevention within the County.

- Assisting with syphilis and hepatitis c testing.

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 4:30 p.m. on January 7, 2026. 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

Please see education requirements for this position.

### Shift

Other

### Number of Openings

1

### Compensation

$31.08 - $40.88 / Hourly

### Postal Code

55806

### Place of Work

On-site

### Requisition ID

4529

### Job Type

Full Time

### Job Benefits

Learn more about our health benefits at: https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/human-resources/benefits

### Application Link

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