Public Health Nurse I/II

Weld County Government

2d•$76,315 - $113,589

About The Position

We are actively recruiting for a full-time Registered Nurse who will work as a Generalist, providing comprehensive clinical services in the Fort Lupton office, along with being a part of our outreach team providing STI/Immunization services within Weld County. In addition to direct patient care, this role includes on-going community outreach to increase utilization and expand services in southeast Weld County. The ideal candidate will bring experience in public health including immunizations, pediatrics, and women’s health, and a passion for the community they serve. A strong commitment to community engagement and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments are essential. Nurse I: $76,315.20 - $103,022.40 Nurse II: $84,136.00 - $113,588.80 The anticipated starting salary for Nurse I is $76,315.20 and for Nurse II is $84,136.00. Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
2 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, but not required.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills will be considered.
Current Colorado nursing license in good standing is required.
BLS - Basic Life Support
Have and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and use of personal, insured vehicle is required to perform job duties.
Dependable transportation and auto insurance, maintained at all times, as required by State law, is required.
Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.
Obtain additional certifications such as lactation consultant, Yellow Fever, and STI training.

Responsibilities

Nursing Assessment - 30%
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.
Therapeutic Relationships - 20%
Develop an effective working relationship with clients and their families to enhance problem-solving competence.
Use logic and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each family and guide them to consider alternative solutions or approaches to problems when appropriate.
Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to help the client/family choose the most appropriate solution for themselves.
Work independently while maintaining strong professional boundaries.
Care Coordination and Education - 35%
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.
Understand VFC requirements and guidelines, as well as vaccine management plans, and respond to urgent situations regarding vaccine storage and handling as assigned.
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.
Professional Conduct - 10%
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 in order to promote and maintain a positive public health image and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.
Maintain current licenses and certifications.
Update program information and protocol by attending continuing education courses related to program responsibilities.
Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to the job.
Complete position-specific training for public health emergency response activities.
Acquire and retain knowledge of policies, procedures, and various local, state, and federal regulations related to Health Department programs.
Maintain sensitive and confidential records information.
Follow the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines, including HIPAA, program-specific guidelines and the appropriate non-disclosure and/or release of information.
Record proper documentation of client care, condition, progress, and problems; involve supervisor when appropriate.
Comply with Federal, State, and local regulations and employer policies and procedures.
Prepare rooms, equipment, supplies, and prepare instruments for sterilization.
Ensure that appropriate stock of supplies is maintained.
Provide treatments to clients following physician's instructions and assist with expanded procedures.
Work the scheduled hours each day/week established for this position and be available as-needed outside of regularly scheduled work hours or Health Department operating hours to attend and assist with night meetings, communication events, community outreach events, and assist with response to public health emergencies.
Commute and work from all Health Department locations including the Greeley and Southeast Weld offices and/or other office/clinic locations as needed.
Finance and Operations - 5%
Conduct activities within the financial and operational plan of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment.
Enter data into several difference computer programs; learn and apply new computer skills on a regular basis; have a strong working knowledge of computer programs used on a daily basis such as electronic health records, program specific software applications, Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive, database user interface and query software (client databases), and web browser software.
Minimum essential functions of a Public Health Nurse I. - 60%
Program Evaluation and Outreach - 10%
Participate in evaluation of programs and provide input into how to further develop and enhance programs.
Provide assistance with community outreach efforts to meet and exceed programmatic deliverables.
Serve as a resource to other community agencies and other health department staff.
Provide guidance to community in area of specialty.
Leadership Roles - 10%
Assume expanded or leadership roles as needed when responding to public health emergencies.
Assume expanded roles and responsibilities within programs and the Health Department.
Demonstrate increased involvement in Health Department operations such as strategic planning, CHIP and committee assignments.
Additional Responsibilities - 20%
Demonstrated proficiency in assignments.
Display a high level of initiative, effort, adaptability, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
Work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate responsible behavior and attention to detail.