St. Louis County, MO
Public Health Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership
St. Louis County, MO, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Salary:
See Position Description Location :
MO, MO Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
Public Health Department:
Public Health Opening Date:
09/10/2025 Closing Date:
10/12/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
This Public Health Nursing position will carry out the programmatic requirements of the Nurse-Family Partnership nurse home visiting program. Provide home visits to low-income women and their families, weekly to every other week. Adhere to the nursing process, and the NFP model of home visitation. Manage a caseload of approximately 21-25 clients. Support policies, procedures, NFP Visit to Visit Guidelines and standards of NFP and the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health. Participate in community coalition in support of NFP. and promote public awareness of NFP. Complete all required NFP Initial Education. Develop therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment. Perform home visiting in accordance with the NFP model and NFP Visit-to-Visit Guidelines. 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 (examples include: mental health, intimate partner violence, opioid use, health equity & reproductive health) to enhance their practice. Participate in weekly NFP team meetings, case conferences, and reflective supervision. Perform such additional duties as required.
the 3 year Children's Service Fund grant will end on 6-30-26.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit Examples of Duties
Plans, organizes and delivers health care to clients and their families by assessing health status, determining needs, and providing resource referrals. Promotes healthy client lifestyles through guidance and instruction regarding nutrition, child development, and related health issues. Manages a client caseload which includes normal and high risk prenatal and infant clients, chronic disease clients, and family planning clients. Prioritizes home visit referrals utilizing good organizational skills. Initiates nursing assessments and develops appropriate ongoing nursing care plans, including short and long term goals. Collaborates with other health care providers to assure delivery of required or needed services. Interviews clients in the home to obtain health histories. Evaluates the health status of clients by doing physical assessments. Counsels clients and their families as indicated. Evaluates developmental status of infants and children and instructs care giver in appropriate interventions and resources. Educates clients and their families according to teaching and learning principles at client's level of understanding. Documents in a timely fashion assessments, interventions, evaluations, outcomes, and referrals on required forms. Evaluates progress toward achievement of optimal health and modifies plan as indicated to facilitate attainment of goal. Networks with providers to transmit knowledge to clients and staff. Collaborates with other Public Health Nurses to address ongoing community health issues. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Missouri, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. Some positions require a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license. Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT
:
A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.
Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County. COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
:
In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of "fully vaccinated" is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process. HOW TO APPLY
:
Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
:
The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy. St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703 www.stlouiscountymo.gov St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click to view all of our benefits. 01
Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse?
Yes No
02
Have you ever received any disciplinary action (censor, probation, revocation) against your nursing license by the State Board of Nursing in any State that you have held a license?
Yes No
03
Please provide your license number as well as the state where it was issued. 04
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
05
Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?
Yes No
06
How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years? 07
Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter n/a. 08
Why are you interested in working in a public health setting? 09
Discuss your specific skills and experience that you feel will make you an asset in this role and help the Department achieve its overall mission. 10
Discuss a particular instance in which you had a difficult patient experience. What did that entail and how did you handle it? Required Question
See Position Description Location :
MO, MO Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
Public Health Department:
Public Health Opening Date:
09/10/2025 Closing Date:
10/12/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
This Public Health Nursing position will carry out the programmatic requirements of the Nurse-Family Partnership nurse home visiting program. Provide home visits to low-income women and their families, weekly to every other week. Adhere to the nursing process, and the NFP model of home visitation. Manage a caseload of approximately 21-25 clients. Support policies, procedures, NFP Visit to Visit Guidelines and standards of NFP and the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health. Participate in community coalition in support of NFP. and promote public awareness of NFP. Complete all required NFP Initial Education. Develop therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment. Perform home visiting in accordance with the NFP model and NFP Visit-to-Visit Guidelines. 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 (examples include: mental health, intimate partner violence, opioid use, health equity & reproductive health) to enhance their practice. Participate in weekly NFP team meetings, case conferences, and reflective supervision. Perform such additional duties as required.
the 3 year Children's Service Fund grant will end on 6-30-26.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit Examples of Duties
Plans, organizes and delivers health care to clients and their families by assessing health status, determining needs, and providing resource referrals. Promotes healthy client lifestyles through guidance and instruction regarding nutrition, child development, and related health issues. Manages a client caseload which includes normal and high risk prenatal and infant clients, chronic disease clients, and family planning clients. Prioritizes home visit referrals utilizing good organizational skills. Initiates nursing assessments and develops appropriate ongoing nursing care plans, including short and long term goals. Collaborates with other health care providers to assure delivery of required or needed services. Interviews clients in the home to obtain health histories. Evaluates the health status of clients by doing physical assessments. Counsels clients and their families as indicated. Evaluates developmental status of infants and children and instructs care giver in appropriate interventions and resources. Educates clients and their families according to teaching and learning principles at client's level of understanding. Documents in a timely fashion assessments, interventions, evaluations, outcomes, and referrals on required forms. Evaluates progress toward achievement of optimal health and modifies plan as indicated to facilitate attainment of goal. Networks with providers to transmit knowledge to clients and staff. Collaborates with other Public Health Nurses to address ongoing community health issues. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Missouri, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. Some positions require a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license. Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT
:
A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.
Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County. COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
:
In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of "fully vaccinated" is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process. HOW TO APPLY
:
Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
:
The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy. St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703 www.stlouiscountymo.gov St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click to view all of our benefits. 01
Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse?
Yes No
02
Have you ever received any disciplinary action (censor, probation, revocation) against your nursing license by the State Board of Nursing in any State that you have held a license?
Yes No
03
Please provide your license number as well as the state where it was issued. 04
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
05
Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?
Yes No
06
How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years? 07
Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter n/a. 08
Why are you interested in working in a public health setting? 09
Discuss your specific skills and experience that you feel will make you an asset in this role and help the Department achieve its overall mission. 10
Discuss a particular instance in which you had a difficult patient experience. What did that entail and how did you handle it? Required Question