Public Health Nurse On-Call

POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Public Health
HOURS: On-call flex staff; Position requires working occasional evenings and weekends
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $33.77 - $37.99 per hour (Salary Grade 108)
LOCATION: Various throughout Dakota County
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: Moved to continuous with first review of applications on 9/8/2025

There are two vacancies available for this position

Come join us at Dakota County and "Be more"! The work County government does is unique. You will not be just another employee; you'll be a valued employee making a difference in the lives of Dakota County residents every single day. We employ over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. Will you be the next person to join us at Dakota County?

The On-Call Public Health Nurse reports to the Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) Supervisor who, with a team of PHN's, assists in immunization clinics serving children and adults. This position also may assist with communicable disease investigations and reporting following the infectious disease guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC. This position provides support in lead roles during immunization clinics.

NEED TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota
• Current registration as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota or qualifications to register and ability to obtain before start date
• Valid Driver's License.

• Prior professional nursing experience in public health or community-based settings.
• Prior experience giving immunizations to pediatric and adult clients and providing immunization clinics in community and clinic settings.
• Knowledge of the recommended immunization schedule and current ACIP guidelines.

*Pursuant to Dakota County Policy, this position is designated as Safety Sensitive. "Safety-sensitive position" means a position, including any supervisory or management position, in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis use would threaten the health and safety of any person as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 181.950, subdivision 13.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Provide immunization services at Dakota County Public Health clinics and other community sites.
2. Assist with communicable disease investigations as needed; acting as a resource for disease prevention and control information.
3. Perform public health emergency response functions as trained and assigned within the department's emergency response plan.
4. Complete forms and documents in accordance with department policies and procedures and professional standards.

• Knowledge of public health principals, programs and services.
• Knowledge of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices immunization schedules for children and adults.
• Ability to utilize interpreter services effectively.
• Experience working with diverse communities and non-English speaking clients.
• Demonstrated skill in effective interpersonal relationships and ability to work with others as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with and learn electronic systems used to document DPC cases.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to surge capacity for both Disease Prevention and Control and Emergency Preparedness.