Public Health Nurse I

Summit County•Park City, UT

9d•$75,039 - $105,177

About The Position

Summit County Health Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Public Health Nurse to provide professional public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups, with particular emphasis on home visit programs. The position focuses on prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and improving health status within Summit County. The department describes itself as family-friendly and offers benefits and opportunities for career growth and development. Summit County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. The role includes immunization education and administration, women’s health education, communicable disease surveillance and investigation, and chronic disease assessment and prevention. The nurse works with community members and organizations, participates in emergency preparedness activities, maintains current professional knowledge, and follows applicable nursing, safety, privacy, and education-record regulations. The job posting closes November 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

Requirements

Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing.
Comply with applicable Utah professional practice guidelines for registered professional nurses.
Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA standards and HIPAA and FERPA regulations and policies.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking ability is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide education and administer immunizations for people of all ages; work with schools and childcare facilities to promote current immunizations and counsel parents about immunization exemptions.
Promote and educate women in the community about healthy lifestyles, recommended cancer screening, birth control options, and annual physical exams.
Use public health surveillance and disease-investigation methods for community outreach, screening, and case finding for communicable and infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, STIs, HIV, enteric disease, and hospital-acquired infections.
Assess chronic disease incidence in the community and collaborate with health department staff to provide education, screenings, and interventions for individuals or groups.
Interact effectively and professionally with people of all ages and diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, sexual-orientation, lifestyle, and physical-ability backgrounds.
Participate in Health Department and community emergency-response training and drills as required by the Emergency Manager, and perform assigned public health emergency-response duties consistent with job responsibilities.
Attend staff meetings and professional seminars or trainings to maintain current knowledge of public health changes and advancements.
Collaborate with Summit County staff, governmental agencies, universities, and public and private community partners to develop and implement evidence-based public health nursing practices and programs.
Follow applicable Utah professional practice guidelines for registered professional nurses and applicable OSHA standards, including Bloodborne Pathogens and Respiratory standards; comply with HIPAA and FERPA regulations and policies.
Perform related duties as requested by the Director of Nursing or the Director of the Health Department.

Benefits

$0 premium health and dental coverage options for the employee and dependents.
Employer-paid Health Savings Account contributions.
Employer-paid State of Utah retirement plan and 401(k) match.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for work-life support.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid parental leave and dependent care support.
Opportunities for performance-based pay, career growth, and tuition reimbursement for professional development.
Wellness initiatives and recognition programs.
Free Summit County Libraries card.
Fitness discounts at select County locations.
Deer Valley ski passes.
Phone reimbursement.
Paid physical activity.