Public Health Registered Nurse/Senior Public Health Registered Nurse - Nurse Liaison Program

Arapahoe County•Aurora, CO

7d•$66,010 - $122,804

About The Position

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. No nights, no weekends, and paid holidays! This position will specifically work in the Nurse Liaison Program, a nurse home visiting program. This position will be providing public health nursing services in the home setting to children and their families. The Arapahoe County Public Health Nurse Liaison assists Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) by conducting home visits and public health nursing assessments on the families referred that meet specified criteria.The Nurse Liaison assessment is designed to take an in depth look into three areas: the child’s medical needs, the child’s development, and caregiver resiliency and stability. The Nurse Liaison conducts home visits and completes nursing assessments with families referred by ACDHS during the 60-day intake assessment period and documents findings into required reporting programs. The Nurse Liaison works closely with ACDHS case workers in creating plans and providing education and resources to the families they serve. This position serves referred families within Arapahoe County and requires transportation and home visitation travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Must be (or within the first 3 months of employment) licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado or a Compact State. BLS and CPR certification.
Strong case management, nursing assessment, and health education skills.
Relates well to all kinds of people, builds rapport, and establishes trust and confidence.
Ability to deliver hard messages sensitively and compassionately.
Ability to stay calm and in control during emergency situations.
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
Must stay up to date on any required training, certifications and licensures.
6+ years of nursing, public health nursing or related community or clinical work

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Provides safe, effective, evidence-based patient care, including clear, accurate documentation, and referrals.
Uses critical thinking skills and nursing expertise to effectively assess patients and care for their health.
Performs direct patient care during home visits.
Maintains medical expertise, skills, and abilities to follow established processes and guidelines aligning with evidence-based care practices.
Collaborates with team members to provide resources and care/treatment options within the home setting.
Escalates patient care situations as appropriate or necessary.
Documents patient cases and complies with timely documentation standard for patients and employees.
As stipulated by grant deliverables, actively participates, and provides patient care and consultation with human services.
Collaborates with community members, such as school personnel, childcare, and providers to form partnerships and relationships that improve community health outcomes.
Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events.
Employee participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness and response, as required.
Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee and initiates corrective actions and responses pursuant to Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, and regulations.