Job Description

Posting number: 560-83

Department: Watonwan County Human Services

Job classification: Registered Nurse

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Social Services, Nursing, Professional, Human Services, Nutrition, Health Education

Summary

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 Registered Nurse/Public Health 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

Merit System Class Specifications

• Provides skilled nursing care and prescribed medical treatment to patients and demonstrates care to patients, families, practical nurses, and aides.
• Identifies, observes, reports and records symptoms and conditions of patients.
• Assists as a team member in the development of nursing care plans.
• Gives medically ordered immunizations, tuberculin tests, treatment and medication.
• Assists with medical examination, takes histories, and performs screening and recording activities at clinic and schools.
• May give directions and assignments to licensed practical nurses and/or home health aides.
• Helps explain agency services and policies to persons receiving service and to other persons with whom she works.
• Gives general information to the public about the local public health agency and its services.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in continuing educational programs.

Qualifications

Minnesota Merit System Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota in the State of Minnesota.

Public Health Nurse: Certification as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota and 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).

Supplemental information

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 you application will not be credited.

Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes please email dhs.merit.system@state.mn.us with the new information and include your applicant ID.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are licensed as a Registered Nurse submit an application by following this link: 560-OC - Registered Nurse

OR

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 meet the minimum qualifications as a Nutrition Coordinator, submit an application here: 575-OC - Nutrition Coordinator

For more information, contact Barbara.Salmela-Lind@watonwancountymn.gov.

An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer