Salary: $82,555.20 - $123,822.40 Annually
Location : Chaska Government Center, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 03132
Division: Health & Human Services
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/7/2026 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Family Health Supervisor, the Public Health Nurse (PHN) promotes and protects the health of the Carver County residents by delivering essential public health services grounded in the Foundational Public Health Services Framework. This role combines clinical expertise with systems-level thinking to address health equity, prevent disease, and improve population health. The PHN provides direct services and systems-level interventions across a range of public health domains including, but not limited to infectious disease control, immunizations, tuberculosis case management, maternal/child health, refugee health, emergency preparedness and response, and resource navigation.
Upon successful completion of the training period this position is eligible for partial remote work.
This is a safety-sensitive position.
Carver County offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to meet the needs of employees and their families including affordable health insurance, comprehensive dental insurance, a pension plan through Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and more! For a full list of benefits, please click here:
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTypical duties may include some of the following:
Infectious Disease Control- Conduct case investigations and contact tracing for reportable diseases
- Provide education and guidance to affected individuals and communities
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, schools, and MDH to contain outbreaks
Vaccination Services- Administer immunizations in clinics, schools, and community settings
- Educate the public on vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization schedules
Tuberculosis Case Management- Coordinate screening, treatment, and follow-up for active and latent TB cases
- Monitor treatment adherence and side effects
- Serve as liaison between clients, providers, and public health labs
Maternal/Child Health Services- Implement evidence-based family home visiting models to support healthy pregnancy outcomes, child development, and caregiver well-being
- Promote and facilitate participation in the Follow Along Program and refer to early intervention systems (e.g., Help Me Grow)
Resource Navigation & Health Equity- Connect individuals and families to housing, food, mental health, and social services
- Advocate for culturally responsive care and equitable access
- Identify service gaps and contribute to policy and program development
Population Health & Systems Work- Assess community health needs using data and informatics
- Design and evaluate evidence-based interventions
- Collaborate with schools, healthcare, community partners, and public health colleagues
- Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• Registered Nurse's License with Public Health Nurse Certification in the State of Minnesota
• Two years paid work experience as a four year RN and/or PHN
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Valid Minnesota driver's license
or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in maternal/child health, infectious disease, emergency preparedness and response, working with families and children with special health conditions and/or adverse childhood experiences, and history working with evidence-based home visiting models (e.g., MECSH).
• Experience with contact investigation and contact tracing and/or other work related to infectious disease prevention, intervention, mitigation and recovery.
• Fluent in Spanish
If position is assigned to the Home & Community Based Care department, candidate must also successfully complete and maintain eligibility to provide direct care to clients in accordance with Minnesota Statutes §245C.03
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, background investigation, and pre-placement health screening.
01
Do you have a BA/BS or higher in Nursing from a National League for Nursing accredited nursing program?
02
Do you have a Registered Nurse's License in the State of MN?
03
If you answered yes to Question 2, please provide your license number below. If you answered no, indicate NA.
04
Do you have a valid Public Health Nursing Certification from the State of MN?
05
If you answered yes to Question 4, please provide your license number below. If you answered no, indicate NA.
06
Do you have Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months?
07
Do you have a valid Driver's license?
08
How many years of paid work experience (post student/intern) do you have as a four year RN and/or PHN?
- None/less than two years
- Two years
- More than two years but less than three years
- Three years to less than five years
- Five years or more
09
How many years of paid work experience (post student/intern) do you have working for a city, county or state public health agency?
- None
- Less than one year
- One year to less than three years
- Three years or more
10
Please indicate the areas below in which you have paid work experience:
- Disease Prevention and Control
- Women and/or children with special health conditions
- High risk clients
- Community Health and/or Home Care
- I have none of the above experience
11
How many years of paid work experience (post student/intern) do you have providing outreach with community partners such as Head Start, schools, clinics, etc.?
- None
- Less than one year
- One year to less than three years
- Three years or more
12
Describe your fluency in speaking a language other than English. Be prepared to support your answer if invited to interview.
Required Question
