Public Health Nurse - Family Health

Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a full-time Public Health Nurse in our Family Health unit. Public Health Nursing is offered throughout Otter Tail County. The Public Health Department has office locations in both Fergus Falls and New York Mills. This position will primarily serve clients on the east side of the county.

This position provides population-based public health nursing services that promote, protect, and improve the health of individuals, families, and communities. This position assesses community health needs, emphasizes prevention and social determinants of health, collaborates with community partners, and supports public health initiatives. This includes advocacy, policy development, and health planning activities in alignment with public health standards and community health priorities.

The family health position provides guidance and support to new families prenatally, with infants, and young children regarding anticipated growth and developmental milestones. It also refers families to appropriate programs and agencies based on a family’s values, strengths, goals and needs as well as promoting resiliency by working with families to build protective factors. This position may also complete program screening, referral, enrollment, and direct service in one of two home visiting models; MECSH and Evidence-Informed family home visiting.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 4:30pm on November 18th, 2026.