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BULLETIN POSTINGS
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Care Coordinator-Public Health/Waivered Service Programs for Blue Earth County Under direct supervision of the Community Health Supervisor this position performs intake and referrals, conducts assessments, provides care coordination, program coordination and administration, performs record keeping and reporting, engages in population health efforts, responds to emergencies, and participates in professional staff development.... Contact: Not available Web site: http://www.blueearthcountymn.gov
Part Time PHNII/Supervisor for McLeod County Public Health 28 hour/week PHNII/Supervisor will be responsible for carrying out all the functions of the Prime West County Based Purchasing Waivered Programs of MSHO, MSC+ and SNBC and supervise a staff of up to 10 staff. This supervisor needs to understand these above programs to implement them to meet all CMS and DHS required components Starting Pay is... Contact: Kathy Nowak | 320-864-1373 | kathy.nowak@co.mcleod.mn.us Web site: http://www.co.mcleod.mn.us
Part time PHN/RN to work in Waivered Programs for McLeod County Public Health 24 hour/week PHN or RN position to provide assessments and ongoing case management to the MSHO, MSC+ and SNBC population who receive waiver services. Starting Pay is $22.74 for an RN and 25.02 for a PHN and previous experience will be taken into consideration.... Contact: Kathy Nowak | 320-864-1373 | kathy.nowak@co.mcleod.mn.us Web site: http://www.co.mcleod.mn.us
Licensed Social Worker To work with Waivered Programs for McLeod County Public Health FTE LSW to provide assessment and ongoing case management to the waivered MSHO and MCS+ and SNBC population. The LSW will be working as a team with a PHN to provided services to the clients Starting Pay is $22.74/hour with previous experience being taken into consideration.... Contact: Kathy Nowak | 320-864-1373 | kathy.nowak@co.mcleod.mn.us Web site: http://www.co.mcleod.mn.us
The Minnesota Department of Health announces Request for Proposals for Safe Harbor/No Wrong Door Regional Navigators The Minnesota Department of Health announces Request for Proposals for Safe Harbor/No Wrong Door Regional Navigators. The No Wrong Door approach is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary plan to ensure communities across Minnesota have the knowledge, skills and resources to effectively identify and serve sexually exploited youth and youth at... Contact: Lauren Ryan | 651-201-5412 | lauren.ryan@state.mn.us Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/injury/topic/safeharbor/
PHN/RN to work in the Community Care Area with Waivers for McLeod County Public Health This FTE PHN/RN will be working in the Community Care Area of our Department with the waivered services for the over 65 age populations, MSHO and MSC+ and some under 65 disabled SNBC clients PHN starting pay is $25.02/hour and PHN experience in a Public Health Department will be taken into consideration. RN starting pay is... Contact: Kathy Nowak | 320-864-1373 | kathy.nowak@co.mcleod.mn.us Web site: http://www.co.mcleod.mn.us
Principal Health Promotion Specialist for Hennepin County Hennepin County is seeking a Principal Health Promotion Specialist to manage the Wellness for Every Body physical activity and nutrition program for individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses (WFEB-SPMI), the tobacco point of sale intervention (POS), and other tobacco interventions implemented by the Public Health Promotion unit.... Contact: Kate Trevorrow | 612-596-8810 | hr.recruiter@co.hennepin.mn.us Web site: http://www.hennepin.jobs
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Public Health Nursing Director for Houston County Minnesota Houston County Minnesota is seeking a Public Health Nursing Director to provide leadership and administrative direction for all County public health programs. In addition, the PHN Director will enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety; oversee the department budget and assure grant compliance; and be responsible for... Contact: Not available Web site: http://www.co.houston.mn.us
Adjunct faculty for Argosy University Looking for Instructors to teach Epidemiology, Bio Statistics, and Healthcare Infomatics. Classes meet once per week for five weeks. Blended format - online and onsite. Onsite classes meet 6:00-9:50 in the evenings. Class size varies from 6-12 students. Online asset already built. ... Contact: Karen Gulliver | 651-846-3538 | kgulliver@argosy.edu Web site: Not available
Full-Time Public Health Nurse Home Care for Rice County JOB SUMMARY: Identifies, promotes and maintains the health of the public by providing direct nursing care and health education in a variety of home and community settings. Serves a culturally diverse population, providing services at... Contact: Kerie Anderka | 507-332-6100 | RCJobs@co.rice.mn.us Web site: http://www.co.rice.mn.us
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Live Smoke Free Commuity Ourtreach Coordinator for Association for Nonsmokers - MN POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The Community Outreach Coordinator will assist the LSF program team in promoting the LSF program, with particular responsibilities as follows: Conduct targeted outreach campaigns to apartment owners and managers to educate them on the benefits and steps to adopting smoke-free policies for... Contact: Jeanne Weigum | 651-646-3005 | jw@ansrmn.org Web site: http://www.ansrmn.org
Community Outreach Coordinator for Association for Nonsmokers-MN The Association for Nonsmokers—Minnesota is seeking a full-time Community Outreach Coordinator for its Live Smoke Free program. This position will work to increase the number of smoke-free apartment buildings in the Twin Cities metro area. Live Smoke Free assists renters and property owners in finding solutions to secondhand smoke problems... Contact: | jobs@ansrmn.org Web site: http://ansrmn.org/about/jobs
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Division Director - Public Health for St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services Manages the public health division in St. Louis County. Primary responsibilities include the following: Plans, formulates, implements and oversees specific programs and activities and administers policies and procedures used in program implementation: plans and prepares the division budget and directs and monitors expenditures; organizes and... Contact: Everett Niska | 218-726-2090 | niskae@stlouiscountymn.gov Web site: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm
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Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Clay County Public Health Provide coordination and oversight of the public health EP Program. Responsible for meeting all state and federal outcomes.... Contact: Kathy McKay | 218-299-5220 | kathy.mckay@co.clay.mn.us Web site: http://www.co.clay.mn.us
Nurse Home Visitor for Supporting Hands Nurse Family Partnership Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young mothers and children? Supporting Hands Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is seeking one full-time Public Health Nurse to be a nurse home visitor in South West MN. Responsibilities shall include providing comprehensive home visitation services to women and their... Contact: Katie Jensen | 320-287-2585 | katie.jensen@supportinghandsnfp.org Web site: http://www.co.mcleod.mn.us
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Community Health Specialist for Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services this position is to provide community health education and program implementation to individuals, communities and systems. This position performs health education planning with an emphasis on quality improvement and results measurement. This position collaborates with community partners, general public, and other County staff and departments.... Contact: Jamie Richter | 218-547-1340 | jamie.richter@co.cass.mn.us Web site: http://www.co.cass.mn.us
Public Health Nurse- Disease Prevention for Washington County Public Health Provide consultation and education on public health issues to schools, family daycare, medical clinics/providers and other allied health professionals; provide services to prevent the spread of infectious disease such as investigations, surveillance, and immunizations; participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, exercises... Contact: Connie Waldera | 651-430-4032 | connie.waldera@co.washington.mn.us Web site: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washingtonmn/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=762077
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Health Educator for Mille Lacs County The Health Educator is responsible for identifying health education needs of the population of Mille Lacs County, and implementing effective community-based health promotion strategies to address those needs with a focus on policy, systems, and environmental change; quality improvement; and results measurement. A complete job description can... Contact: Not available Web site: http://www.co.mille-lacs.mn.us/
Wellness Consultant for the SHIP Worksite Wellness Initiative Purpose and Scope Dakota County is seeking a consultant to work on the Worksite Wellness intervention that is part of the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) for Dakota County Public Health. Examples of work include but are not limited to: working with established worksite wellness partners; recruitment of additional worksite wellness... Contact: Mary Montagne | 651-554-6119 | mary.montagne@co.dakota.mn.co Web site: http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/DoingBusiness/BidProposalsInformation/Pages/wellness-consultant.aspx
Family Health Mentor - CTC for Dakota County Public Health The Family Health Mentor/Child & Teen Outreach is responsible for participating in outreach activities that will promote increased utilization of Child and Teen Checkups screening services. Outreach occurs at the individual and community level. ... Contact: Wendy Johnson | 651-438-4557 | wendy.johnson@co.dakota.mn.us Web site: http://www.dakotacounty.us
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FT Public County Health Nurse for Koochiching County B.S. in nursing with RN License and Public Health Nurse Certificate. $20.59 per hour (80% of full salary based on 2014 pay scale) POTENTIAL Benefit for repayment of Student Loans: View website for potential eligibility http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/repayment/nursing/ ... Contact: Susan Congrave | 218-283-7070 | susan.congrave@co.koochiching.mn.us Web site: http://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/
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RN Team Leader Wellness and Consultation for MVNA RN Team Leader – Wellness and Consultation (0.8FTE, Benefited Position) This position will assume responsibility for leadership and management of clinical staff for immunization and screening programs as well as child care and licensed school nurse consultation programs. This position will interact with key external customer... Contact: Brittany Haigh | 612-617-4660 | haighb@mvna.org Web site: http://www.mvna.org
Public Health Nurse for Meeker County Public Health Provision of case management to Prime West members, completion of assessments to determine eligibility for personal care attendant services, and other adult and general health promotion activities as assigned.... Contact: Diane Winter | 320-693-5370 | diane.winter@co.meeker.mn.us Web site: http://www.co.meeker.mn.us/
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State Health Improvement Program Coordinator for Freeborn County New fulltime position as the SHIP Coordinator located within Public Health, Albert Lea, MN. Work with partners to improve the health of all people in Freeborn County. Put special focus on health equity and health across all ages, specifically working with communities, worksites, childcare settings, schools, and health care sites. Conduct... Contact: Sue Yost | 507-377-5273 | sue.yost@co.freeborn.mn.us Web site: http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us
Public Health Nurse-Disease Prevention & Control-Refugee Health for Olmsted County Works in an area, such as Clinic Services, Parent/Child/School health or Adult/Disabled Health, providing nursing services and education Provides screening, immunizations and case management of refugees Compiles case findings through contacting physicians, nurses, social workers, schools, clergy and others Gives nursing care to... Contact: Rich Peter | 507-328-7493 | peter.rich@co.olmsted.mn.us Web site: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/olmsted/default.cfm
Public Health Nurse-Preventive Health Services for Olmsted County Under general public health nursing supervision, provides nursing consultation and referral services to individuals, families, and target groups in the community. Works primarily within the Division of Preventive Health Services and is assigned to one or more public health programs such as Long Term Care Consultation (LTCC), Case Management, Care... Contact: Rich Peter | 507-328-7493 | peter.rich@co.olmsted.mn.us Web site: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/olmsted/default.cfm
Public Health Nurse for Stevens Traverse Grant Public Health This position provides individual, family and community health interventions to ensure the provision of essential local public health activities and to assure accessibility to quality health services. A primary function of this position is to provide a range of services to eligible at-risk individuals including system navigation, resource... Contact: Janet Raguse | 320-208-6556 | janetraguse@co.stevens.mn.us Web site: http://www.co.stevens.mn.us
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Home Health Aide for MVNA Home Health Aide (1 Part-time (0.6FTE), Non-benefited Position) Our program needs to have a Home Health Aide to be able to meet the needs of our clients. The Home Health Aide works under the direction of a Registered Nurse/PHN and performs personal care, hygiene, exercises, nutritional and other supportive and nurse delegated services to clients... Contact: Brittany Haigh | 612-617-4660 | haighb@mvna.org Web site: http://www.mvna.org
Public Health Nurse - PCA for MVNA Public Health Nurse - PCA (1 Full-time, Benefited Position) Public Health Nurses conduct assessments to determine PCA services needed for clients living in the eleven-county Twin Cities area.... Contact: Brittany Haigh | 612-617-4660 | haighb@mvna.org Web site: http://www.mvna.org
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RN Team Leader- UCare Silver for MVNA RN Team Leader- UCare Silver (Full-Time, Benefited Position) This position will assume responsibility for leadership, coaching, training and supervision of staff and the oversight of clinical services for clients receiving services through the UCare Silver Program at MVNA. UCare Silver is a program that provides telephonic assessment, support and... Contact: Brittany Haigh | 612-617-4660 | haighb@mvna.org Web site: http://www.mvna.org
RN Complex Case Manager - UCare Silver for MVNA RN Complex Case Manager - UCare Silver (4 Full-time, Benefited Positions) (4 Part-time, Non-benefited Positions) The Complex Case Manager will focus on helping clients access and negotiate complex delivery systems, arrange and schedule services, facilitate communication among multiple providers and monitor health and wellness changes for clients... Contact: Brittany Haigh | 612-617-4660 | haighb@mvna.org Web site: http://www.mvna.org
Family Physician for Neighborhood HealthSource Provides comprehensive health care for patients, as established by clinic protocols or according to community standards. These services include health maintenance, acute episodic care, monitoring long term care of chronic illness, and patient education. Refers patients to appropriate specialty physicians, as necessary.... Contact: Sandra Levine | 612-287-2425 | slevine@neighborhoodhealthsource.org Web site: http://www.neighborhoodhealthsource.org
Registered Nurse/Care Coordinator for Neighborhood HealthSource Provides prescribed medical treatment and case management services to clinic patients. Provides supportive function to provider staff. For full job description, go to www.neighborhoodhealthsource.org/jobs.html. ... Contact: Sandra Levine | 612-287-2425 | slevine@neighborhoodhealthsource.org Web site: http://www.neighborhoodhealthsource.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Home Visiting Training
Starting Monday, November 25, 2013, the following Family Home Visiting trainings will be open for registration. NCAST-Parent Child Interaction (PCI), Integrated Strategies (IS), Growing Great Kids (GGK), Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training, and Motivational Interviewing Coaching for Family Home Visitors. As we locate facilities,...
Contact: Family Home Visiting | 651-201-3760
| health.fhv@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mch/fhv/training/
Minnesota EHR Loan Program
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking applications for the Minnesota Electronic Health Record (EHR) Revolving Loan Program to support expanded adoption and effective use of interoperable EHR systems and electronic health information exchange (HIE). Eligible applicants include federally qualified health centers, community clinics,...
Contact: Anne Schloegel | 651-201-3850
| anne.schloegel@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/orhpc/funding/index.html#ehrloan
EHR Revolving Loan Program
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking applications for the Minnesota Electronic Health Record (EHR) Revolving Loan Program to support expanded adoption and effective use of interoperable EHR systems and electronic health information exchange (HIE). Eligible applicants include federally qualified health centers, community clinics,...
Contact: Anne Schloegel | 651-201-3850
| anne.schloegel@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/orhpc/funding/index.html#ehr
African World AIDS Day 10th Anniversary Event
The African World AIDS Day 10th Anniversary Event will be held 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the North View Junior High, 5869 69th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55429. Youth performance groups, inspirational speakers and educational exhibits will highlight the event. Free HIV testing and dinner will be offered. The event is free and...
Start & End Date: 12/07/2013 - 12/07/2013
Contact: Dennis London | 952-594-0807
| dennismlondon@gmail.com
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/hiv/worldaidsday/awad/index.html
Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC): The Adolescent Encounter - The Basics and Beyond
The C&TC Adolescent Health Encounter workshop is a full day, interactive training for primary care clinicians, public health nurses, and others who would like to learn and practice strategies to provide comprehensive preventive care for adolescents. The training includes a morning of updates on adolescent development, sexual and mental health,...
Start & End Date: 01/07/2014 - 01/07/2014
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
Designing and Conducting Focus Group Interviews
About the Course - This workshop is an interactive, intensive (yet enjoyable) overview of focus group procedures that can be used in public and non-profit environments. Practical approaches to determining the appropriate use of focus group studies, design options, developing questions, recruiting participants, moderating skills,...
Start & End Date: 01/13/2014 - 01/14/2014
Contact: Meghan Taylor | 612-626-8434
| tayl0427@umn.edu
Web site: http://sph.umn.edu/ce/trainings/focusgroup/
Designing and Conducting Focus Group Interviews
About the Course - This workshop is an interactive, intensive (yet enjoyable) overview of focus group procedures that can be used in public and non-profit environments. Practical approaches to determining the appropriate use of focus group studies, design options, developing questions, recruiting participants, moderating skills,...
Start & End Date: 01/15/2014 - 01/16/2014
Contact: Meghan Taylor | 612-626-8434
| tayl0427@umn.edu
Web site: http://sph.umn.edu/ce/trainings/focusgroup/
Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC): Hearing and Vision Screening Workshop II - Advanced Level
The Hearing and Vision Screening Workshop –Advanced Level covers current best practices for hearing and vision screening of children age 0-21 years for Child and teen Checkups and other screening programs. It includes a brief review of basic screening skills (pure tone audiometry and visual acuity screening), and additional training related...
Start & End Date: 01/15/2014 - 01/15/2014
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
Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC): Hearing and Vision Screening Workshop I - February 6, 2014
Date: February 6, 2014 The Hearing and Vision Screening Workshop Basic Level covers current best practices for hearing and vision screening children age 0-21 years for Child and Teen Checkups and other screening programs. It includes recent updates and advances in hearing and vision screening, demonstration and practice of basic screening...
Start & End Date: 02/06/2014 - 02/06/2014
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
Designing and Conducting Focus Group Interviews
About the Course - This workshop is an interactive, intensive (yet enjoyable) overview of focus group procedures that can be used in public and non-profit environments. Practical approaches to determining the appropriate use of focus group studies, design options, developing questions, recruiting participants, moderating...
Start & End Date: 03/17/2014 - 03/18/2014
Contact: Meghan Taylor | 612-626-8434
| tayl0427@umn.edu
Web site: http://sph.umn.edu/ce/trainings/focusgroup/
Designing and Conducting Focus Group Interviews
About the Course - This workshop is an interactive, intensive (yet enjoyable) overview of focus group procedures that can be used in public and non-profit environments. Practical approaches to determining the appropriate use of focus group studies, design options, developing questions, recruiting participants, moderating skills, and...
Start & End Date: 03/19/2014 - 03/20/2014
Contact: Meghan Taylor | 612-626-8434
| tayl0427@umn.edu
Web site: http://sph.umn.edu/ce/trainings/focusgroup/
Public Health Informatics Conference
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) are pleased to announce that the Public Health Informatics Conference (formerly the PHIN Conference) will be held in Atlanta, GA, April 29-May 1, 2014. This is an excellent opportunity for:• Networking and...
Start & End Date: 04/29/2014 - 05/01/2014
Contact: Kari Guida | 651-201-4136
| kari.guida@state.mn.us
Web site: http://phiconference.org/
Minnesota Department of Health
Office of Performance Improvement
651-201-3880
| health.ophp@state.mn.us
www.health.state.mn.us