Job description
The Long-Term Services and Supports Service Area within Health and Human Services has an opening for a Public Health Nurse in Annual Assessments. This individual will work on an interdisciplinary team of Public Health Nurses and Social Workers. They will complete Long Term Services and Supports assessments that are person-centered, and strength and needs based. They will utilize the MnCHOICES assessment tool to determine eligibility, level of care and service needs. The team administers Medicaid waiver and state programs that in addition to serving frail seniors, serves individuals with brain injury, mental health, complex medical, developmental, and physical disabilities.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid. Assessments are conducted in the community where the person lives. Trainings and meetings take place virtually and in-person at a variety of county office locations. The assigned office location for this position is at the Northwest Family Service Center in Brooklyn Center, this location is negotiable. Work hours are primarily from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
New employees who are hired into hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Nurse, Public Health.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
- Conduct person-centered comprehensive social/health/medical/psychological initial assessments where the person resides.
- Complete referrals and transfers for service planning and for crisis intervention services.
- Determine person’s risk of institutional care and their level of care according to state and federal criteria.
- Analyze assessed data and assist individuals to identify relevant goals along with specific supports that will enhance their ability to meet goals.
- Coordinate access to Medicaid Waiver programs and Medicaid Home Care services.
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the state of Minnesota.
- Certification as a Public Health Nurse by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
- A bachelor's degree or higher in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and six months or more of full-time equivalent work experience in providing home and community-based services.
- A valid driver's license and daily access to reliable transportation to travel within and outside the metro area to meet with people in their residential settings and/or perform authorized off-site work duties.
- Experience:
- Working with individuals who have complex medical needs, serious and persistent mental illness, or developmental delays and the services and networks that serve them.
- Providing case management.
- Familiarity with computer systems and software.
- Ability to:
- Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with clients, staff, and the public.
- Recognize and respect cultural differences and provide culturally appropriate services.
Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as a guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) .
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