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Bulletin Postings

Public Health Nurse for Waseca County, Minnesota
Public Health Nurse responsible for assessment, education, support, advocacy, and case coordination for Waseca County families, including pregnant women, infants, and children; and performs other duties as apparent or assigned....
Contact: Marilyn Wilkus | 507-837-5341 | marilyn.wilkus@co.waseca.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.waseca.mn.us

MDH Family Home Visiting Grants Program Planner
The Planner Principal State, Health - 13HEAL000100 vacancy is now open competitive (all qualified job seekers), effective April 10, 2013 through midnight on April 24, 2013. Please use the following URL if you choose to view/distribute the job posting: https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=13HEAL000100 Please direct...
Contact: Candy Kragthorpe | 651-201-4841 | candace.kragthorpe@state.mn.us
Web site: https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=13HEAL000100

Visit Nurse for Hospice of the Twin Cities
This position provides nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families according to the interdisciplinary plan of care and functions as a vital part of the Interdisciplinary Team. Day position with a weekend rotation as well as some overnight calls. Hospice of the Twin Cities was awarded Top 100...
Web site: http://www.hospiceofthetwincities.com

Public Health Nurse - Family Health for Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
We are looking for a passionate nurse to work with pregnant women/teens and new mothers in their home or school. Nurse will provide clients with case management, care coordination and quality education and support related to prenatal care, newborn care, and parenting skills. The clients we serve are culturally diverse and reside in Minneapolis and...
Web site: http://www.mvna.org

Director of Home Health for Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
We have an exciting opportunity in a leadership position in our Home Health Department. As the Director of our Home Health team, you’ll play an integral part in ensuring the provision of high quality, culturally competent care.  You’ll lead our direct care staff in providing exceptional patient-centered home health services offered...
Web site: http://www.mvna.org

Chief Financial Officer for Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
THE POSITION The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the direction and control of the financial performance and all information systems activities of the agency.  The CFO reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer. KEY RESULT AREAS Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO ensures the prompt and accurate...
Web site: http://www.mvna.org

Vice President of Family Health Services for Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
The Family Health Division nurses work with pregnant and parenting women, infants, children and families within their home and with teens in the schools. Nurses provide case management, care coordination and quality education and support related to prenatal care, newborn care, and parenting skills. We house two nationally recognized evidence-based...
Web site: http://www.mvna.org

Vice President of Community Health for Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
Highly mission driven health care executive that organizes, executes, and is generally responsible for the overall operations of Community Health programs that provide services across the 7 county metro area, the entire state of Minnesota and neighboring states. Programs under direct management or coordinated with other managers include a variety...
Web site: http://www.mvna.org

Health and Human Services Director for Pine County
Essential Duties: The Director is responsible for policy development, programs administration and operations, and administrative and financial management of the Health and Human Services Department.  The Department includes the Children Services Unit, Adult Services Unit, Income Maintenance Unit, Child Support Unit, Administration and...
Contact: 320-591-1620
Web site: http://www.co.pine.mn.us

Health Education Coordinator for Todd County Health & Human Services
The Todd County Health & Human Services Division is seeking a full time Health Education Coordinator position and will consider applicants preferring a part-time (0.60FTE) position. The purpose of the Health Education Coordinator’s position is to favorably influence overall community health status by providing comprehensive and...
Contact: Karla Nalezny | 320-732-6447 | karla.nalezny@co.todd.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.todd.mn.us

Full Time PHN/RN for Brown County
Full Time PHN/RN - To promote, improve, and protect the health and quality of life for all persons living in Brown County by: Assessment, intervention, and evaluation of the health status of individuals and families in their homes, schools, worksites, clinic settings, correction facilities, and other sites; collect baseline information pertinent to...
Contact: Mike Furth | 507-233-6603 | mike.furth@co.brown.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.brown.mn.us

Public Health Nurse Manager- Preventive Health for Olmsted County
Under general supervision of Public Health Division Heads, provides supervisory work direction to a team of public health nurses and other staff to provide Public Health services to County residents; assists directors in planning health service programs to address specific needs of the community; performs professional public health nursing services...
Contact: Sarah Welper | 507-328-7700 | humanresources@co.olmsted.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/Pages/default.aspx

Clinic and Community Public Health Supervisor for Rice County
Salary: Hourly $27.85 - $36.21   Job Summary: The Supervisor of the Clinic and Community unit supervises and manages all aspects of Community and Clinic Public Health services. This includes direct supervision of staff and management of unit services to ensure the effective delivery of competent and cost-effective public health...
Contact: Kerie Anderka | 507-332-6100 | RCJobs@co.rice.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.rice.mn.us

Public Health Nurse for Hennepin County
Public Health Nurse-- Hennepin County, Minneapolis, MN   Hennepin County’s Human Services and Public Health (HSPHD) is looking for a Public Health Nurse (PHN) to provide program development and case management for a new Hepatitis B Prevention Program. Using project management principles, this PHN will develop, implement, and evaluate a...

Request for Proposals: to maintain and continue the development of a system for Metro Regional Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drug Prevention Coordinator
The Minnesota Department of Human Services, through its Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (State), is seeking Proposals from qualified Responders to maintain and continue the development of a system of Regional Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Coordinators (RPCs) to operate in region seven (7) of the state. RPCs work with ADAD to...
Contact: Al Fredrickson | 651-431-2462 | al.fredrickson@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=id_003462

Funding Available for Minnesota Organizations to Conduct HIAs
The Health Impact Project, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts, has an open request for proposals (RFP) that will fund three grants of up to $100,000 each to identify and address potential health impacts of an upcoming decision in the community or state through the use of health impact assessments...
Contact: Bethany Rogerson | brogerson@pewtrusts.org
Web site: http://www.healthimpactproject.org/news/project/funding-available-in-minnesota-to-identify-health-opportunities-risks-of-upcoming-decisions

Scholarships Available for Minnesota Individuals and Organizations to Travel to the National HIA Meeting (Sept 24-25, Washington DC)
The National HIA meeting will convene policymakers; public health professionals; HIA practitioners; community-based organizations; researchers; decision-makers from planning, transportation, housing, agriculture, energy, environment and education; and other with an interest in health impact assessments (HIA). The National HIA Meeting objectives are...
Contact: Michelle Pike | mpike@pewtrusts.org
Web site: http://nationalhiameeting.com/

Call for Proposals: 2013 Community Health Conference
The SCHSAC Community Health Conference Planning Workgroup is currently seeking concurrent session proposals for the 2013 Community Health Conference: Working Together: Attaining Health Equity in Minnesota Communities. This year's conference will be held September 25-27, 2013, at Cragun's Conference Center in Brainerd. If you answer yes to ...
Contact: health.chconference@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/chc

Fish Consumption Materials Promote Healthy Eating ! Order Now
The evidence is clear: The health benefits of eating fish exceed the risks as long as the fish consumed are low in contaminants. MDH provides science-based, general statewide safe-eating guidelines for caught or purchased fish – as well as site-specific advice for lakes and rivers where contaminants have been measured in fish.    ...
Contact: Deborah Durkin | 651-201-4901 | deborah.durkin@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/fish/index.html

Public Health Nurse for Fillmore County Community Services
Candidate will be working with elderly and disabled clients in waivered programs both as a case manager and doing skilled nursing and assessments....
Contact: Coordinator | 507 765-4566
Web site: http://www.co.fillmore.mn.us

Year-end 2012 HIV and STD Data Released
 The STD and HIV Section, Minnesota Department of Health, has released its year-end 2012 HIV and sexually transmitted disease (STD) surveillance data for Minnesota. The downloadable slides, tables, narrative reports and webinar recordings are now available online. The HIV/AIDS data and corresponding webinar recording are posted online at:...
Contact: Allison LaPointe | 651-201-4041 | allison.lapointe@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/hiv

Health and Human Services Planner for Southwest Health and Human Services
Primary focus includes gathering and analyzing data, designing strategies, develop plans or grants, builds community coalitions and relationships in a six county health and human services agency....
Contact: Carol Biren | 507-532-4136 | carol.biren@swmhhs.com

Family Health/DP&C Supervisor for Carver County Public Health
Under the direction of the Carver County Public Health Department Manager, the Family Health and Disease Prevention & Control Unit Supervisor works with the Department Manager to develop and implement priorities, plans, goals, policies & procedures, programs and community collaborations, based on community needs assessments. This Supervisor...
Contact: Carver County Employee Relations | 952-361-1525 | employeerelations@co.carver.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.carver.mn.us

HRSA Director, Dr. Mary Wakefield, Keynote at March 2013 CYSHN Conference
Dr. Mary Wakefield, Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), provided the keynote presentation to 95 attendees at the 2013 Minnesota Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) / Birth Defects Conference for Local Public Health held March 6-8.  This conference brought together local public health nurses...
Web site: http://services.choruscall.com/links/hrsa130306.html

Alcohol Prevention Project Coordinator for Pope County Public Health
The Alcohol Prevention Coordinator will oversee the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG) in Pope County. The project coordinator is responsible for facilitating the implementation of all grant activities per the grant specifications and oversight of the day-to-day implementation of the Strategic Prevention Framework...
Contact: Sharon Braaten | 320-634-5720 | sharon.braaten@co.pope.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.pope.mn.us

RN/ PHN for Pope County Public Health
Pope County Public Health is seeking an energetic, multi-tasking and detail oriented RN for a three day per week position in a multi-program public health department. Primary responsibilities include assessment and case management services for elderly and/or disabled individuals in the community. Additional public health duties may be...
Contact: Sharon Braaten | 320-634-5720 | sharon.braaten@co.pope.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.pope.mn.us

NURSING FACULTY POSITION PUBLIC/COMMUNITY HEALTH for Minnesota State University Moorhead
MSUM Nursing is seeking a full-time fixed term faculty with an RN, MS or above, and expertise in public/community health nursing to teach in an online RN to BSN program, starting August 2013. Application reviews begin May 20, 2013 and continue until position is filled. Salary commensurate with experience. MSUM is an equal opportunity educator and...
Contact: Barbara Matthees | 218.477.2695 | matthees@mnstate.edu
Web site: http://www.mnstate.edu/humanresources/employment

Public Health Nurse for Southwest Health and Human Services
We are looking for a nurse who is resourceful and can work independently. The work is in a variety of public health programs, which will primarily include Adult Health programs including MSHO case management and Personal Care Assessments. Other areas of work will include WIC, disease prevention and control, and health promotion....
Contact: Marie Meyers | 507-637-4041 | marie.meyers@swmhhs.com

Registration Now Open for the Minnesota e-Health Summit and Pre-Summit: June 12-13, 2013
Visit http://www.regonline.com/eHEALTH2013 to register for the 9th Annual Minnesota e-Health Summit: e-Health: Connecting, Optimizing, Transforming, to be held June 13, 2013 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington.     On June 12, 2013 a joint Pre-Summit Workshop on Health Reform Preparedness will be co-presented by the Regional...
Contact: Bob Johnson | 651-201-4856 | bob.b.johnson@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/e-health

Tobacco Communications Coordinator (Health Program Rep Sr) for MN Department of Health
This position is located in the Alcohol & Tobacco Prevention & Control (ATPC)Unit of the Office of Statewide Health Improvement Initiatives (OSHII)Division. In consultation with program management, this position directs communication initiatives for OSHII and ATPC Unit. Duties include developing short- and long-term communications...
Contact: Chris Tholkes | 651-201-5394 | chris.tholkes@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.careers.state.mn.us

Upcoming Events

Child and Teen Checkups: Best Practice in Well Child Screenings
Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) is Minnesota's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program. This workshop includes an overview of Child and Teen Checkups and provides information on evidenced-based best practices and components of a complete C&TC well child exam. This training is a collaborative effort between...
Start & End Date: 05/08/2013 - 05/08/2013
Contact: Sheila Blackman | 651-201-3735 | sheila.blackman@state.mn.us
Website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/connect/index.cfm?article=mchedtrain.offerings

From Scandal to Social Change (SVPN Meeting/Videoconference/Live-Web stream)
SVPN Meeting/Videoconference/Live-Web stream May 10, 2013 : From Scandal to Social Change Yvonne Cournoyer, Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator at the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA), will lead a discussion of what needs to change to create safe environments for children in youth sports and youth serving...
Start & End Date: 05/10/2013 - 05/10/2013
Contact: Doug Palmer | 651-201-5484 | doug.palmer@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/injury/topic/svp/implement/network/index.cfm

Looking Forward: MDH Family Home Visiting Evaluation
The MDH Family Home Visiting (FHV) Team is hosting three informational webinars in May regarding the first steps of a transition from PPMRS reporting of FHV data to the use of existing data systems used by local public health (LPH) FHV programs.  The five data systems include: CareFacts, Metro Alliance for Healthy Families (MAHF), Nightingale...
Start & End Date: 05/10/2013 - 05/10/2013
Contact: Rick Carlson | 651-201-3639 | rick.e.carlson@state.mn.us

NE MN Regional ATOD Prevention Training: Communicating Your Prevention Message
Friday May 10, 2013  Training 9:00am-3:00 pm   Keynote Speakers:   Kelly Felton   Coalition Coordinator Certified Prevention Professional   Andy Berndt   Director of Social Marketing  and Health Promotion at Community Blueprint     Gain inspiration and ideas to help...
Start & End Date: 05/10/2013 - 05/10/2013
Contact: Laura Bennett | 218-733-2861 | laurab@communityhealthboard.org
Web site: http://www.rpcmn.org

When FMLA ends and ADA begins. The FMLA/ADA Crossover: Coordination, Management, and Compliance Strategies
This 90-minute training will assist you in understanding the complex interaction between FMLA and ADA (AA) as it relates to intermittent leave requests with an underlying accommodation. In addition, we will clarify and discuss strategies for managing the transition from FMLA to ADA, concurrent ADA compliance requirements when designating FMLA, and...
Start & End Date: 05/10/2013 - 05/10/2013
Contact: Referral Compliance | 650-620-3915 | referral@complianceonline.com
Web site: http://www.complianceonline.com/ecommerce/control/trainingFocus/~product_id=702211?channel=healthstate

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Refresher
This training is designed to update participants on current C&TC content and screening procedures and will enhance the knowledge and skills needed to provide C&TC services consistent with program standards. This training will include a return demonstration of components of a physical exam by participants. This training meets the ...
Start & End Date: 05/15/2013 - 05/15/2013
Contact: Sheila Blackman | 651-201-3735 | sheila.blackman@state.mn.us
Website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/connect/index.cfm?article=mchedtrain.offerings

Deadline: Concurrent Session Proposals, 2013 Community Health Conference
The SCHSAC Community Health Conference Planning Workgroup is currently seeking concurrent session proposals for the 2013 Community Health Conference: Working Together: Attaining Health Equity in Minnesota Communities. This year's conference will be held September 25-27, 2013, at Cragun's Conference Center in Brainerd. If you answer yes to ...
Start & End Date: 05/16/2013 - 05/16/2013
Contact: health.chconference@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/chc

Hearing and Vision Screening II - Advanced Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Hearing and Vision Screening Workshop II- Advanced Level covers best practices for hearing and vision screenings, including recent updates and guidelines for referral. A practicum of instructor demonstrations and return participant demonstrations offers an opportunity for participants to gain experience and confidence in their screening...
Start & End Date: 05/16/2013 - 05/16/2013
Contact: Sheila Blackman | 651-201-3735 | sheila.blackman@state.mn.us
Website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/connect/index.cfm?article=mchedtrain.offerings

Telehealth/Telemedicine Regulations and Services in the USA
This healthcare compliance training will explain the current landscape of telehealth or telemedicine regulations in the US, reporting and documentation requirements, and the different telemedicine services and technologies....
Start & End Date: 05/16/2013 - 05/16/2013
Contact: Referral Compliance | 650-620-3915 | referral@complianceonline.com
Web site: http://www.complianceonline.com/ecommerce/control/trainingFocus/~product_id=702861?channel=healthstate

The Sunshine Act Final Rule
This session will discuss in detail the Final Rule for the Physician Payment Sunshine Act, its impact and how to prepare for it. You will learn about reporting, certification and registration deadlines and what specifically needs to be reported or provided to CMS....
Start & End Date: 05/16/2013 - 05/16/2013
Contact: Referral Compliance | 650-620-3915 | referral@complianceonline.com
Web site: http://www.complianceonline.com/ecommerce/control/trainingFocus/~product_id=702825?channel=healthstate

The Basics of the Omaha System
Introductory/refresher workshop that includes discussion and practice applying the Omaha System to case study data. The workshop is hosted by public health agencies in Minnesota.  The instructor is Karen S. Martin, RN, MSN, FAAN.  Cost $145.00 includes lunch.  5.5 contact hours. Bring license with you.  May 20, 2013 Family...
Start & End Date: 05/20/2013 - 05/24/2013
Contact: Karen Martin | 402-333-1962 | martinks@tconl.com
Website: http://www.omahsystem.org

Brownbag: Climate Change and Public Health 101
Minnesota is experiencing several changes in its climate and those changes have very real health impacts for our communities. Events like extreme heat, extended drought, floods, and severe storms threaten health and safety and cost communities millions of dollars in lost economic opportunity and recovery costs. Extreme heat, low air quality, and...
Start & End Date: 05/22/2013 - 05/22/2013
Contact: Katie Muehe | 651-201-4898 | katie.muehe@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/climatechange/

How to Stress Less and Do More Good Work
You wanted to make a difference, but instead of changing the world, you find yourself stuck in a whirlwind of bureaucracy, managing increasingly complex programs, projects and groups of people.  With today's pace of work, it’s sometimes hard to be thoughtful or be sure you’re actually doing the most important things. You know this...
Start & End Date: 05/22/2013 - 06/19/2013
Contact: Hanna Cooper | hanna@hannacooper.com
Web site: http://www.hannacooper.com/making_a_difference/how-to-stress-less-and-do-more-good-work-.html

Pediatric Obesity Treatment and Prevention Conference
Conference will take place from 1-5 p.m. More details coming soon. Visit www.mnaap.org for more information or contact debilzan@mnaap.org...
Start & End Date: 05/31/2013 - 05/31/2013

Activity Programming for Today's Seniors
Julie Reginek MS, ACC, EDU, CDP Ridgewater College Instructor:  Instructor of the Activity Director and Activity Assistant Program and online MEPAP certification program Learning Objectives: Identify key regulatory elements for activity programming and delivery Assess current activity program offerings Identify ways to apply...
Start & End Date: 06/05/2013 - 06/05/2013
Contact: Laura Hopp | 952-848-5806 | lhopp@parkshorecampus.com
Web site: http://www.mapatwincities.org

How to Successfully Incorporate Nature Based Activities (NBA) and Human- Animal Interactions (HAI) in Senior Living Environments
1:00-3:00 p.m. Paula Frakes, M.A. Life Enrichment Consultant and Therapeutic Animal Specialist  Learning Objectives: Why time spent in nature and actively interacting with natural environments is beneficial to our overall health:  physical, emotional, and spiritual  Practical ideas to help older adults get the most...
Start & End Date: 06/05/2013 - 06/05/2013
Contact: Laura Hopp | 952-848-5806 | lhopp@parkshorecampus.com
Web site: http://www.mapatwincities.org

2013 MPHA Annual Meeting Health in All Policies: Creating Health Equity
 Conference Overview: Health in All Policies (HiAP) is an innovative systems change approach to the processes through which policies are created and implemented. This MPHA conference will help attendees increase awareness about the health implications of policy in many sectors, not just those explicitly related to health. Attendees will learn...
Start & End Date: 06/13/2013 - 06/14/2013
Contact: info@mpha.net
Web site: http://www.mpha.net

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Adolescent Health Encounter
June 27, 2013 8:15 am - 4:30 pm Beltrami County Administration Building 701 Minnesota Avenue NW Bemidji, MN 56601 The Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Adolescent Health Encounter workshop is a full day, interactive training for health care providers, public health nurses, and others who would like to learn and practice strategies to...
Start & End Date: 06/27/2013 - 06/27/2013
Contact: Sheila Blackman | 651-201-3735 | sheila.blackman@state.mn.us
Web site: https://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/connect/index.cfm?article=mchedtrain.offerings

National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course
The program focuses on the improvement of maternal and infant health through the delivery of risk-appropriate, high-quality nutrition services. The MNIC program is designed for dietitians, nutritionists, certified nurse midwives, registered nurses and nurse practitioners, and physicians and public health professionals who serve preconceptual,...
Start & End Date: 07/24/2013 - 07/26/2013
Contact: Meghan Taylor | 612-626-8434 | tayl0427@umn.edu
Web site: http://www.sph.umn.edu/ce/trainings/mnic/

Minnesota Department of Health
Office of Performance Improvement
651-201-3880 | health.ophp@state.mn.us
www.health.state.mn.us