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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. 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). This position is in the Disease Prevention and Control unit in Public Health. Some duties include:The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025.
The full salary range, including longevity pay, for a Public Health Nurse is $31.08 - $44.20 per hour. The full salary range, including longevity steps, for a Public Health Nurse Senior is $33.43 - $47.63 per hour. These positions are part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. 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 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. Work Environment These working environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT : Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; hear within 5 feet; bend neck; move about; reach; talk/speak; customer/public contact; and clients with behavioral challenges. FREQUENT : Near, midrange and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; visual accommodation; color vision; hear up to 20 feet; climb stairs; feel; grasp/handle; rotate neck; sit; stand; stoop/bend; walk; turn wrists; work alone or with others; work inside; work outside and driving. OCCASIONAL : Lift up to 20 pounds; use fingers; kneel; reach above shoulder; squat; twist at waist; blood-borne pathogens; slippery surfaces; and work around others. Selection Process MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Public Health Nurse (Pass/Fail)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 ScheduleThe 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
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:Please refer to Minnesota Statute 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 for appointment must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Drug Testing Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test. Background Check Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation. Employment Eligibility Verification All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment. 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. Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.
01 Please type or clearly print your name. 02 The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.03
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?04
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?05
At which St. Louis County location(s) would you be willing to work? Please Note: The incumbent of this position could be based out of Virginia or Duluth based on applicant's preference.06
Please select the type of licensure you currently hold: **Please note: if you do not currently possess Public Health Nurse Certification, you can find registration information at Candidates must possess a Public Health Nurse Certificate or provide proof of application to be considered eligible for interview. Please send proof of application by January 7, 2026, to recruitment@stlouiscountymn.gov.07
Which of the following best describes your level of experience? ** Please note that one year full-time experience equals 2080 hours, or 40 hours per week. Part-time hours must be pro-rated, for instance 2 years working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of full-time experience. Your answer must match the work experience section of your application.08
Select Your Highest Level Of Education Completed09
At The Discretion Of The Hiring Authority, This Position May Be Filled Using Either The Public Health Nurse (full Salary Range Including Longevity Pay Is $31.08 To $44.20 Hourly) Or The Public Health Nurse Senior Class (full Salary Range Including Longevity Pay Is $33.43 To $47.63 Hourly). Please Indicate Your Willingness To Accept Employment As Follows10
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