Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Job Summary

• OPEN TO INTERNAL RICE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY**
  
  

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides direct patient care including clinical health histories, routine physical exams and health education; performs routine lab work and interprets results; prescribes and administers medications and performs procedures such as long-acting reversible contraception insertions/removals. The APRN will utilize evidence-based guidelines in order to provide sexual and reproductive health care to a diverse patient population, with an emphasis on preventative care. Serves as clinical manager for reproductive health services performed at Rice County Public Health. Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA requirements. May also serve in medical consultant role for Rice County Community Health.

Examples of Duties

• Provide reproductive, sexual health exams within scope of practice of an advance practice registered nurse.
• Oversees and gives work direction to agency staff related to reproductive health care; training staff as needed re: reproductive/sexual health care.
• Collaborates with Agency Director or Nursing Supervisor to develop/review reproductive health clinical policies and procedures.
• May serve in medical consultant role for Rice County Community Health.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Minnesota. Certification by a national organization to practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) and one to three years of experience as an advance practice registered nurse. Driver’s license required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Clinical work experience in a public health or community health setting. Bilingual English/Spanish.

Supplemental Information

HOURS: Part-time -up to 8 hours per week. Typical work hours between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Non-Union – Grade 14

• Bargaining unit members holding a Public Health Nurse certification shall be paid two dollars ($4.00) per hour in addition to the wage on the salary schedule of the CBA for all hours worked, ending on December 31, 2027.
  
  

Part-Time employees in a regular position may qualify for pro-rated benefits based on the number of hours worked. Rice County benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.

For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website: https://www.ricecountymn.gov/543/Benefits

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Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
• I do not agree to the above information.
  
  

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have 1 to 3 years work experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you currently hold a Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license?

• I do currently hold a valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license by the MN Department of Health as a Public Health Nurse.
• I do not currently hold a valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
  
  

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Describe your proficiency in speaking and/or understanding Somali or Spanish languages by checking ONE of the answers below:

• I do not speak or understand Somali or Spanish languages.
• I speak and understand Somali or Spanish fluently and can communicate on most general knowledge subjects with accuracy and precision.
  
  

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Please indicate your experience working as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the following areas. Select all that apply.

• 1 year or more years of experience providing sexual health exams
• 1 year or more years of experience training staff related to reproductive/sexual health care
• Experience developing and writing policies/procedures related to reproductive health exams/STI testing
• 1 year or more experience in an Acute Care Hospital Setting
• 1 year or more years of experience in a public health agency or nonprofit health clinic
• 1 year or more years of experience facilitating referrals for clients, including prior authorization of nursing for advanced practice nursing service with third party payors.
• None of the above.
• Required Question