Registered Nurse (MnChoices Assessor)

Job Description

We are seeking to hire a Registered Nurse to be part of our MnChoices assessment team for residents of southern St. Louis County. Our experienced team consists of dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Nurses as well as Social Workers.

In this role you will perform assessments, intervention, and person-centered advocacy within the Public Health and Human Services Department.

St. Louis County offers competitive pay and a robust benefits package. This full-time position is based in Duluth, MN.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $30.01 - $42.53 per hour.

These positions are part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States , for St. Louis County,  on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

An employee in this class is responsible for reviewing client needs as required according to federal and state program eligibility criteria.  Duties may include providing comprehensive assessments, educational counseling, and care coordination depending on the program area. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

FREQUENT :  Dexterity; sit; talk / speak; walk; hear within 5 feet; near and midrange vision; and work inside.  OCCASIONAL :   Lift / carry and push / pull up to 10 pounds; grasp; move about; climb stairs; stand; far vision; works alone; works with / around others; customer / public contact; clients with behavioral challenges; outside; drive / traffic; exposure to slippery surfaces; and exposure to weather when traveling between office and other locations;  RARE : extended work day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  (Pass / Fail) :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in nursing.

Possession of a current Minnesota Registered Nurse license.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM AREA :

Home and Community–based & Public Health Managed Care Programs :

• Two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in a home or community-based setting.
• Possession of MnCHOICES Certified Assessors certification within two (2) months of employment. Failure to obtain the MnCHOICES Certified Assessor certification within two (2) months will result in termination from the position.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING ASSESSMENT- (EXPERIENCE & TRAINING RATING - 100% of the scoring process) :

Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online atwww.stlouiscountymn.gov / jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE :

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you :

Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS :

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING :

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK :

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION :

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD :

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION :

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Compensation details : 30.01-36.57 Hourly Wage

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