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Nurse B - Public Health Nurse
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What they do
A Public or Community Health Nurse provides health care to community members and addresses community health issues ranging from infectious diseases to substance abuse, focusing on prevention and education as well as treatment. Works with a team of health care professionals; may work in a clinic, and travel within a community or between different communities. May serve as the primary health care provider in underserved communities.
$55,517 / year median in Minnesota
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Expected Start Date:
September 27, 2026Union:
SUN Facility:
Wadena Hospital City/Town:
Wadena Department:
Public Health Nursing Type:
Full-time temporary Expected Up toDate:
September 27, 2027FTE:
1Shift Information:
Days, Weekends, Standby Number of Hours perRotation:
28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeksRelief:
No Float:
No Hours of Work:
Field Hours Salary or Pay Band:
Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440Travel Required:
No Job Description:
Assists in planning/implementation/evaluation of program activities based on determinants of health, best practice literature & community assessment. Provides health information/consultation/emotional support & referral via telephone & in one-on-one contacts (clinical, school, home & community setting). Reviews/develops/evaluates educational materials. Assists in writing articles/preparing bulletin board displays & appearing in television interviews. Conducts educational programs for selected population groups in a variety of settings. Provides parenting education & support programs to foster healthy functioning families. Uses strategies to reduce communicable disease including immunization. Screens infants & preschool children for specific delays & deficiencies related to growth & development. Provides observational experiences for nursing/medical/nutrition students. Precepts nursing students. Maintains accurate client records/statistics/workload measurement tools.Human Resources Exemption:
No Education- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Other Education and Training
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse economic backgrounds
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
- Ability to c.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance