Outreach Public Health Nurse I or II

Weld County Government • KS

109d • $82,492 - $111,363

About The Position

The Outreach Public Health Nurse will be providing clinical services such as education, testing, and treatment for STIs as well as vaccines in the community, with a focus on rural and underserved areas in Weld County. The ideal candidate will have public health experience working in a community clinic or outpatient primary care clinic, and have a desire to work in different environments with varying hours. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and able to work independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing is required.
• Two years of professional work experience with maternal and public health, family planning, child health, pediatrics, case management, or closely related field in a public health setting is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Current Colorado nursing license in good standing is required.
• Must have the ability to be reached (such as on a cell phone) and work outside of normal business hours as necessary.
• Have and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and use of personal, insured vehicle is required to perform job duties.
• Candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community outreach efforts.
• Additional certifications such as lactation consultant, Yellow Fever, and STI training.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain therapeutic client relationships with a nonjudgmental attitude while delivering individualized client services, either in the home or in clinic.
• Interview clients, gather a complete health history, and develop plan of care based on client needs.
• Conduct home visits to determine client and family needs.
• Assess the physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of clients and their families as they relate to health and life-course development and develop plans to meet these needs according to program guidelines.
• Evaluate progress of family members toward targeted goals and revise plan of care as appropriate.
• Determine when laboratory specimens should be collected, collect specimens and prepare specimens for laboratory transport.
• Interpret lab results and establish plan of care based on results, provider recommendations, or standing orders.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate client care plans.
• Modify client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions.
• Administer medications and/or vaccines according to protocol to clients and monitor clients for reactions and/or side effects.
• Maintain familiarity with immunization schedules, family planning birth control methods, tuberculosis treatment, and communicable diseases.
• Teach clients about healthy behaviors, provide technical expertise to clients regarding best practices for appropriate provision of care for their child's and family's health and well-being.
• Assist clients and their families in establishing realistic goals and measurable outcomes for promoting their health and life-course development.
• Provide education, resources, and referrals as appropriate.
• Identify gaps and barriers in community systems for clients and families.
• Consult, coordinate, and collaborate closely with community resources to link families with appropriate services.
• Maintain professional conduct and adhere to the Public Health Code of Ethics.
• Use exceptional customer service skills to respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities, and represent the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment.
• Maintain current licenses and certifications.
• Update program information and protocol by attending continuing education courses related to program responsibilities.
• Complete position-specific training for public health emergency response activities.
• Record proper documentation of client care, condition, progress, and problems; involve supervisor when appropriate.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, supplies, and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Ensure that appropriate stock of supplies is maintained.
• Work the scheduled hours each day/week established for this position and be available as-needed outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employer Contributed HSA.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Wellness Program.
• County Retirement PERA (Health Department only).
• 457 Retirement Plan.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Training & Development.
• Tuition Stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree