Public Health Nurse - (Part-Time)

Salary: $32.32 - $42.51 Hourly
Location : Virginia, MN
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Job Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Department: Public Health and Human Services
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Central


Kind of Work
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 part-time (0.5 FTE) Public Health Nurse or Public Health Nurse Senior to support families through visits in their home environment.

Family Health and Supports Unit in Virginia, MN:
Public Health Nurses in this unit provide services aimed at optimal pregnancy and maternal outcomes, child development, family stability, social emotional/mental health, and substance misuse recovery supports when needed. This position will implement our home visiting programs, Heart to Heart, Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting Program (MECSH), and universal home visiting. In addition, the role has responsibilities for emergency preparedness activities, community outreach, and referral management.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity steps, is as follows:

Public Health Nurse: $32.32 - $45.97 per hour.
Public Health Nurse Senior: $34.76 - $49.54 per hour.

These positions are part of the 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 June 10, 2026.

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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):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in nursing with public health nursing preparation.
• Possession of a Minnesota public health nurse registration certificate.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Public Health Nurse Senior (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in nursing with public health nursing preparation AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable public health nursing experience OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a nursing.
• Possession of a Minnesota public health nurse registration certificate.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Note: At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the Public Health Nurse or Public Health Nurse Senior level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.
RATING SYSTEM:
Experience & 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:

• May 27, 2026 - Applicant screening to begin
• June 9, 2026 - Deadline for proof of PHN certificate application
• Week of June 15, 2026 - Experience and training to be scored
• Week of June 29, 2026 - 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


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 Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click
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:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

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.

• Yes

03


Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?

• Yes
• No

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?

• Yes, I will now, or will 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
• No, I will not now, or 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

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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 June 5, 2026, to View email address on click.appcast.io.

• Registered Nurse
• Public Health Nurse Registration Certification
• RN + Public Health Nurse Registration Certification
• None of the above

06


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.

• 6 or more years of experience as a public health nurse
• 4-5 years of experience as a public health nurse
• 2-3 years of experience as a public health nurse
• Less than 1 year of experience as a public health nurse
• 6 or more years of experience as a registered nurse
• 4-5 years of experience as a registered nurse
• 2-3 years of experience as a registered nurse
• Less than 1 year of experience as a registered nurse
• Not yet experienced

07


Select your highest level of education completed:

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing
• Master's Degree in nursing

08


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 $32.32 to $45.97 hourly) or the Public Health Nurse Senior class (full salary range including longevity pay is $34.76 to $49.54 hourly). Please indicate your willingness to accept employment as follows:

• Public Health Nurse
• Public Health Nurse or Public Health Nurse Senior
• Public Health Nurse Senior Only

09


I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes
• No

Required Question