Public Health Nurse

About the role

The Department of Public Health for St. Louis County Government is actively looking to hire a Public Health Nurse (PHN) to join their team. This nursing position will provide community nursing needs through the Public Health Nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic relationships, utilize concepts of trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.
• Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental strengths and challenges of women and their families.
• Provide education, support, and resources to assist women and their families in attaining their goals.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and reflective supervision.
• Perform such additional duties as required and needed by the Public Health Nursing department, including Department of Public Health vaccine events and CPR training for childcare centers.
• Provide patient care and treatment.
• Provide patient education to promote patient wellness to maintain and improve health.
• Complete and maintain a systematic plan of care for all patients and document all services provided.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Missouri.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Current, valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience in trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing.
• Ability to assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental strengths and challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in providing education and support to families.
• Experience in professional development and ongoing learning.

Skills

• Therapeutic relationships building.
• Trauma-informed care.
• Motivational interviewing.
• Case management.
• Community referrals.
• Reflective supervision.
• Team meetings and case conferences.
• Reflective supervision.
• Hybrid flexibility.
• Public-sector benefits.
• Prevention-focused approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Flexible work environment.

Pay

• Competitive average salary range is between $27.37 - $30.00 hourly, based on your qualifications.

Schedule

• The work schedule for this role is 30 hours per week, allowing for a full-time benefits package with St. Louis County Government.