Public Health Nurse - Social Services

Salary : $74,907.42 - $113,187.08 Annually
Location : (RCGC WEST) Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Social Services
Division: AS/MnChoices/Assessment11
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
Union: Local 8 - Public Health RNs
FLSA Status: nonexempt

Position Summary
Aging and Disability Services Division Public Health Nurse

The Public Health Nurse will provide screenings and face to face assessment services in person's home using MnCHOICES web-based tool for people who are aging or have disabilities. This assessment will determine eligibility of Elderly Waiver (EW) and Alternative Care (AC), Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Brain Injury, Rule 185 case management, Community Alternative Care (CAC) and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) services. Make support service recommendations based on assessment results using a strength-based approach, to help people stay in their homes or in their community safely and as independently as possible. Please see the addendum for a description of the role.
For more information

To provide a full range of public health nursing, health case management and community health services to individuals, families and the community; and to perform related duties as assigned.
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Examples of Work Performed

1. Perform independent health assessments of individuals, families and communities by evaluating their physical, mental, social and environmental health status; and provide nursing and community health intervention based on assessment of need and current community resources.
2. Make skilled nursing observations of client health status by assessing, monitoring and documenting such things as pregnancy, postpartum and infant/toddler status; developmental screening; depression screening; and evaluating the safety of home environments.
3. Share with clients, families, and communities methods of preventative positive health practices, such as health pregnancy; home and family safety; child growth and development; child spacing; and healthy parenting.
4. Provide case management for clients by developing care plans, consulting with other health care providers such as physicians and social workers, refer clients to other health care resources.
5. Provide orientation and training to Public Health Nurses, Health Educators, Dieticians, Home Health Aides, Health Education Program Assistants; and Public Health Licensed Practical Nurses by providing leadership in the area of case management, current medical and nursing technologies, current public health trends, and community resources.
6. Intervene in emergency situations by notifying proper authorities such as police, physicians, child protection agencies and personnel in medical facilities/emergency rooms, provide information to court officials in cases of child and adult protection.
7. Develop and provide health education and consultation services to community members, clients and family members, other professionals and Ramsey County employees on a one-to-one and group basis through home visits, clinics, health promotion and community outreach activities, respond to requests for information by phone or in person, coordinate and conduct health fairs, develop written and oral educational materials and curricula, and teach classes on topics related to public health issues, disease prevention and recognition, and safety and injury prevention, facilitate youth at-risk support groups on public health issues at local schools.
8. Serve on or chair internal and external work groups, task forces and advisory committees for the purpose of influencing and developing policy and procedures related to various community public health issues.
9. Assure privacy of client data according to federal and state regulations.
10. Maintain data related to activities and draft periodic reports to grantors as required.
11. Document cases, health promotion and community activities by preparing reports and necessary paperwork, develop and maintain required records and write case histories. Comply with child protection reporting requirements and collaborate with health care providers and community resources engaged with the family and schools.
12. Participate in team meetings and one-on-one meetings with supervisor.
13. Maintain data in a timely manner related to all activities as required.

(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, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a university or college accredited by the National League for Nursing.

Experience: None.

Substitution: None.

Certifications/Licensure: Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, must have a Public Health Nursing Certificate, and a valid drivers' license. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be eligible for and obtain Minnesota licensure as a Registered Nurse and Minnesota Public Health Nursing certification prior to being hired.

Exam/Screening Process Information
You must attach an RN license Public Health Nurse license and resume to be considered.

To verify a nurse license go to and make a screen shot, the expiration date must be included and it must be valid.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to hiring department/manager for consideration.

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. This 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 one month or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.

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.

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Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 10 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2026 benefits, visit:
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.

• Yes
• No

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Select the option that best describes your highest level of completed education.

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• None of the above

03

If you indicated in the previous question, that you have a degree