Public Health Nurse Clinician- The Aging & Disability Services | MnCHOICES Division

Salary : $78,934.22 - $119,504.97 Annually
Location : (RCGC EAST) Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00337
Department: Social Services
Division: AS/MnChoices/Assessment1
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/29/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA Status: exempt
Union: Position hired into may be union, representation depends on position number hired into

Basic Function
The Aging & Disability Services | MnCHOICES Division within the Social Services Department is responsible for administering Home and Community Based Services. The division is comprised of three major functional areas: The MnCHOICES unit, Administration & Access unit, and the Case Management unit. It is a priority and expectation of the county and the department to operationalize racial equity across the administration of Home and Community Based Services, as well as grow an organizational culture that is value based: People, Integrity, Community, Equity, and Leadership; and embodies the Mission & Vision of Ramsey County.

The Aging & Disability Services | MnCHOICES Division - MnCHOICES Unit is hiring a Public Health Nurse Clinician. This position will supervise Social Workers and Public Health Nurses who will provide screenings and face to face assessment services for people who have disabilities and/or are aging. This assessment will determine eligibility for HCBS programs, including Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Brain Injury (BI), Developmental Disability (DD waiver) Rule 185 Case Management services, Community First Services and Supports (CFSS), Elderly Waiver (EW), and Alternative Care (AC). The Supervisor will support Assessors to determine service needs, develop person-centered Support Plans; identify potential support services and community resources based on assessed support needs; complete necessary documentation; make support service recommendations using a strength-based approach to help people stay in their homes or in their community safely and as independently as possible. The supervisor will provide consultation to staff and collogues regarding assessment outcomes including those with multiple chronic conditions or complex health issues. And perform other related duties as assigned.
To supervise the activities of a specific nursing unit; to develop and supervise specialized health programs; to provide direct professional nursing services and consultation to county residents; and to perform related duties as assigned.
Examples of Work Performed

Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.

Manage a clinical working unit that provides direct nursing and health education services to county residents by hiring, scheduling, evaluating, orienting, and terminating professional, technical and ancillary employees.

Provide specialized health services to county residents by developing, implementing and supervising a specific clinical unit in an area such as community and clinical based services.

Provide health education services by planning and conducting training sessions within the agency and the community.

Recommend implementation of health care programs to the division manager, department head, County Board and funding sources by researching pertinent legislation, health care trends, and community needs; by interpreting results of data collection; identify service delivery strategies and resources; and prepare comprehensive reports.

Ensure staff and program compliance with regulatory standards by keeping abreast of pertinent statutory and policy changes.

Coordinate services and provide professional nursing consultation to other health care providers and community groups by participating on planning teams, task forces, and in hearings whose goal it is to develop programs responsive to community health care needs.

Provide direct nursing services to individuals, families and groups by making health assessments, teaching, counseling and administering skilled nursing treatments.

Assure quality care, cost containment, and appropriate level of service by establishing, monitoring, and evaluating contracts with health care vendors and provide on-site evaluation and consultation to vendor-supplied employees.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree in Public Health Nursing or a related discipline.
Experience: Three years of experience as a Public Health Nurse, Nurse Supervisor or equivalent.
Substitution: None.
Certifications/Licensure: Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, and depending upon area of assignment, a Public Health Nurse Certificate and valid drivers' license may be required.
Must be eligible for and obtain Minnesota licensure as a Registered Nurse and depending on area of assignment a Minnesota Public Health Nursing Certificate prior to being hired.

Exam/Screening Process Information
Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Public Health Nurse Clinician will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions - do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" do not cut and paste resume as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Public Health Nurse Clinician. The list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 3 months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list. The names of all applicants who pass the examination with a score of 35or higher will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.
Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.
To print a paper application for this posting click You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

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Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2025 benefits, visit:
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed or currently participating in any of the following Public Sector Partnership Programs at Ramsey County?Examples may include a program in partnership with HIRED, Project for Pride in Living (PPL), Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, or an internship (including Right Track Plus), fellowship, limited duration assignment, provisional assignment, temporary opportunity or participating in a work experience like the Young Adult Career Academy, or job shadow experience. Answer No if none of the above.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Minnesota or licensed in another state?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered YES to question #3, please provide your RN license number below.If you answered NO enter "N/A" in the space below.
05

Which best describes your formal supervisory experience? Experience should include responsibility for direct reports, hiring, discipline, performance evaluations, training, staff development, etc. DO NOT INCLUDE SUPERVISION OF INTERNS OR VOLUNTEERS.

• Less than three months of formal supervisory experience
• Three months to one year of formal supervisory experience
• One to two full-time years of formal supervisory experience
• Two to three full-time years of formal supervisory experience
• Three to four full-time years of formal supervisory experience
• Four or more full-time years of formal supervisory experience

06

Provide information about where you gained your supervisory experience, including the name and size of the organization, your role, the length of time in the position, and the number of people you supervised. If you indicated no supervisory experience, type "N/A" in the space below.
07

Which best describes your experience with supervising interns or volunteers?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year of full-time experience supervising interns or volunteers
• One to two years of full-time experience supervising interns or volunteers
• Two to three years of full-time experience supervising interns or volunteers
• Three or more years of full-time experience supervising interns or volunteers

08

Provide information about where you gained your experience supervising interns or volunteers, including the name and size of the organization, your role, the length of time in the position, and the number of people you supervised. If you indicated no such experience, type "N/A" in the space below.
09

What experience do you have with MnCHOICES, case management, and Home and Community -Based Services (HCBS)?

• No experience at all.
• Less than one year of experience.
• One to two years of experience.
• Two to three years of experience.
• Three years of experience or more.

10

Provide Information about where you gained this experience including the name and size of the organization, your role and length of time in the position.
11

Which of the following describe(s) examples of work activities you have performed? (Check all that apply)

• I have participated in interviewing or other hiring activities.
• I have provided feedback and guidance for the professional development of others.
• I have helped ensure compliance with federal, state and local departmental laws, policies, procedures and regulations.
• I have conducted case consultations to monitor service delivery and resolve problems.
• I have planned, developed and/or presented informational or training sessions to staff.
• None of the above

12

Provide information about when and where you gained the experience you indicated in the previous question. Include the name of the organization and your title. If you did not indicate performing any of the work listed, type "N/A" in the space below.
13

Which of the following best describes your total years of case management or direct social service experience?

• Less than 6 years
• At least 6 years but less than 7 years
• At least 7 years but less than 8 years
• At least 8 years but less than 9 years
• At least 9 years but less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

14

Provide a brief summary of where you obtained the experience you describe in the previous question. Include the name of the organization(s), your role/title, and the type of work you performed. If you did not indicate such experience, type "N/A" in the space below.
15

Part of the Ramsey County Advancing Racial Equity Policy states that Ramsey County aims to fully understand and appreciate the richness and diversity of who we are as a community, while recognizing the history of racial inequities. Which best describes your experience specific to advancing racial equity?

• I have no experience with advancing racial equity.
• I have less than 1 year experience in a professional or para-professional position with advancing racial equity
• I have less than 3 years experience in a professional or para-professional position with advancing racial equity.
• I have more than 3 years experience in a professional or para-professional position with advancing racial equity.

16

Please provide information about where you gained your experience with advancing racial equity including the name and size of the organization, your role, the length of time in the position, and the number of people you supervised. If you indicated no such experience, type "N/A" in the space below.
Required Question