Public Health Nurse/Registered Nurse/Nutrition Coordinator (WIC Coordinator) - Watonwan County
Minnesota Merit System
Watonwan County Women, Infant & Children (WIC) Coordinator
Watonwan County Human Services is currently seeking a motivated person to serve as the Watonwan County Women, Infant & Children (WIC) Coordinator. This position is full-time (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Note: This position will be filled as either a Public Health Nurse/Registered Nurse/Nutrition Coordinator. Watonwan County has one vacancy and this will be filled at the appropriate level depending upon the applicant's qualifications. Come join the Public Health team at Watonwan County Human Services! You will be a part of skilled, caring & knowledgeable professionals whose talents & contributions promote, strengthen & protect the health of individuals, families & communities in Watonwan County every single day! This position is responsible for the day-to-day functions of the Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC in Watonwan County. The WIC Coordinator manages the local WIC program, oversees all program functions, assesses nutritional needs and provides nutrition education to participants, offers breastfeeding education, ensures compliance with state policies and federal regulations, trains staff and oversees their work, assures quality services and interacts directly with state and regional WIC staff. Also provides back-up to other Public Health programs. Excellent benefits include: 100% paid Single Medical Health Plan, Supplemental Insurances, Health Savings Account (HSA) or Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association Plan (VEBA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 16 days first year vacation, 13 days per year sick leave, 11.5 days per year paid holidays, Public Employees Retirement Coordinated Plan (PERA) with a generous employer matching program. Eligible for annual pay and Cost of Living (COLA) increases. For information on how to apply, see Examination Process section below.
Examples of Duties
Minnesota Merit System Examples of Duties Assesses client's needs and the level of service required and coordinates service providers. Provides direct skilled nursing service to clients as recommended by physician. Uncovers health problems through observation, interviews and analysis of records and initiates appropriate action. Teaches the client basic principles of healthful living applying information from related fields such as nutrition, dental hygiene, safety, etc. Teaches and supervises family members and auxiliary nursing personnel proper nursing and physical therapy care of the client as directed by physicians. Communicates/consults with the physician, nursing team, home health aides, social worker, and other involved caregivers to coordinate health care plans to meet client needs. Performs diagnostic tests as authorized and interprets the findings to client and/or families. Instructs caregivers to recognize early signs of disease and deviations from normal health patterns. Assists client in obtaining medical supplies and establishes appropriate client service fees. Maintains case file documentation. Provides school health services to assigned schools. Provides input in program planning, the development of agency goals and the evaluation of the agency's programs and policies. Participates on pre-admission screening teams, community child protection teams, etc. Encourages community development by initiating or participating in action to address specific community needs. Represents the Public Health Department by addressing various public and private organizations, community groups, and members of the general public concerning policies, programs, responsibilities and activities to inform and elicit community support. May be assigned to work in specific public health program areas, such as WIC, MCH, EPS, etc. Provide in-service education to personal care attendants, home health aides, and housekeeping personnel. May supervise and evaluate personal care attendants, home health aides, and housekeepers.
Minimum Qualifications
Minnesota Merit System Minimum Qualifications Public Health Nurse: Certification as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota and current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota. Registered Nurse: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota. Nutrition Coordinator: Bachelor's degree with a major in food and nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics or a closely related field: or current licensure as a registered nurse. Watonwan County Preferred Qualifications Candidates who apply must have current licensure as a Registered Nurse in MN OR a Public Health Nurse Certification, or the ability to become certified as a PHN in MN and current licensure as an RN in MN, OR Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field, OR Registered Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist : registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration, OR Associate's Degree in Dietetics Technology (Must be registered at time of hire if you are a graduate of a Dietetic Technician program and maintain ongoing registration as Dietetic Technician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration).
Examination Process
The examination will consist of a rating of training and experience based on the information you provide in your application and your responses to the supplemental questions included in the application process. You must read the questions carefully, answer truthfully, and include any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions in the Work Experience section of your application. Any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions, but not included in the Work Experience section of your application, will not be credited. HOW TO APPLY: If you are certified as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota and possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota, submit an application here: 558-OC - Public Health Nurse OR If you have a current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota, submit an application here: 560-OC - Registered Nurse OR If you meet the minimum qualifications as a Nutrition Coordinator, submit an application here: 575-OC - Nutrition Coordinator For more information, contact View email address on click.appcast.io . An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Benefits
The following benefits may be available and vary by County, please check with the County directly to see what types of benefits they offer:
- Pension/Retirement Benefits
- Insurance Benefits, including health and dental
- Pre-Tax flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account
- Employer paid life insurance
- PTO Vacation/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule
- Monday Friday work week, weekends off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
$32.25 - $43.25 per hour
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