Registered Nurse - Public Health & Human Services (Virginia)(Open) at St. Louis County, Minnesota – Duluth, Minnesota

In this professional RN role, you will provide nutrition and health assessments, determine nutrition risk, eligibility for WIC (Women, Infants and Children), provide nutritional education, prescribe appropriate supplemental food based on participants category, needs, and preferences, and interact with community members, organizations, and internal partners.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $30.01 - $42.53 per hour.

This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

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.
An employee in this class is responsible for reviewing client needs as required according to federal and state program eligibility criteria. Duties may include providing comprehensive assessments, educational counseling, and providing case management and care coordination depending on the program area. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

FREQUENT: Dexterity; sit; talk/speak; walk; hear within 5 feet; near and midrange vision; and work inside. OCCASIONAL: Lift/carry and push/pull up to 10 pounds; grasp; move about; climb stairs; stand; far vision; works alone; works with/around others; customer/public contact; clients with behavioral challenges; outside; drive/traffic; exposure to slippery surfaces; and exposure to weather when traveling between office and other locations; RARE: extended work day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Nursing.

• Possession of a current Minnesota Registered Nurse license.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM AREA (Pass/Fail):

Nutrition - Based Programs:

• Two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in nursing.

RATING SYSTEM:
Experience and Training rating will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Please be thorough in listing your work experience in the Work Experience section of the application as this will be used to determine part of your score. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• February 4, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of February 17, 2025 - Experience & Training Rating to be completed
• Week of March 3, 2025 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.


PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.