Public Health Nurse I or II

Weld County Government • KS

109d • $82,492 - $111,363

About The Position

Public health nursing is primarily population focused and includes caring for individuals, families, and communities using nursing, social, and public health sciences. Nurses are assigned to a multi-disciplinary public health team and work to provide individualized clinical, care coordination, and case management services. Additionally, all nurses participate in public health emergency response activities and perform public health nursing services in accordance with public health standards and practices, within the scope of the Colorado Nurse Practice Act. We are actively recruiting for a registered nurse who will work as an RN-Generalist to provide services in our clinical setting, such immunizations and family planning, and attend outreach events as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience with immunizations or pediatrics, experience in community or public health, and a passion for the community they serve. The ideal candidate will be able to work well under pressure and be able to respond to situations with short notice. They will enjoy working with a team and providing both clinical and outreach services. 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 for Public Health Nurse I.
• 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 required for Public Health Nurse II.
• Current Colorado nursing license in good standing is required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support upon hire.
• Have and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and use of personal, insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.

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.
• Complete position-specific training for public health emergency response activities.
• Conduct activities within the financial and operational plan of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision
• 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