Public Health Registered Nurse - Home Visitor

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

14d•$34 - $47

About The Position

The Pima County Health Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Public Health Registered Nurse to serve as a Nurse Home Visitor (NHV) within our Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting (MECSH) program. In this role, the NHV provides in-home nursing services and health education to individuals and families, with a focus on supporting healthy pregnancies, positive parenting, and early childhood development. The NHV conducts comprehensive assessments and screenings related to mood disorders, prenatal and postpartum health, and potential medical complications. By building trusted relationships with families, the NHV helps identify needs, deliver personalized education, and connect clients to community resources and supportive services. This position works under the guidance of the Public Health Nursing Manager and is part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving maternal and child health outcomes across Pima County. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of families in our community through client-centered public health nursing.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s degree AND a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona.
An active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is acceptable, as well.
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Minimum of six (6) months experience working in maternal-child health.
Minimum of six (6) months experience working in home visiting.

Responsibilities

Administers general nursing care to patients in an assigned area including but not limited to hospitals, clinics, mobile units, program events and homes
Administers medications, including but not limited to reproductive/sexual health treatments, STI/HIV treatments, and vaccinations/immunizations following physician or nurse practitioner orders or standing order
Observes, records and reports patients’ reactions, responses, and general condition
Conducts utilization reviews and/or clinical quality assurance/improvement and prepares related reports
Confers with physicians, managers, or department heads regarding Quality Assurance/Utilization Management (QA/UM) problems and recommends alternative solutions
Ensures the competency of proper standards of nursing per division and department policies, procedures and standing orders
Acts as a preceptor and teaches nursing practices and orients new personnel
Assumes responsibilities for all clinical activities within nursing scope of practice if needed, including phlebotomy and laboratory procedures
Participates in programs to community health, such as outreach programs, child health conferences, school health programs, group instructions for parents/guardians, clinical services programs, home care services, etc.
Participates in emergency preparedness exercises and core members of the clinical response team
Plans for and participates in field research related to public health nursing.

Benefits

Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

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