Registered Nurse (Public Health)

Arapahoe County•Aurora, CO

9d•$66,010 - $122,804•Hybrid

About The Position

Arapahoe County Public Health is seeking to hire a Public Health Nurse to join the Family Connects team. The Family Connects Public Health Nurse provides home visits to families caring for a newborn in Arapahoe County. The goal is to assess family needs in several domains of physical and psychosocial well-being and facilitate referrals and connections to community agencies and the health care system for ongoing support and care. The Public Health Nurse will work with a team of clinical and non-clinical staff to implement this evidence-based Family Connects home visiting program. This position requires transportation and home visitation travel. Although it is desirable for applicants to have experience in maternal and child health, home visiting, lactation education and/or fluency in additional languages, all who qualify are encouraged to apply! NOTE: This position is 0.5 FTE (20hrs per week). The posted salary range represents the full-time equivalent and will be paid at 50% for this part-time schedule. This part-time (0.5 FTE/20 hours per week) position offers flexibility in scheduling. The selected candidate will work with their supervisor to establish a consistent weekly schedule that meets program needs. Typical schedules may include five 4-hour days, two full days and one half day, or other agreed-upon arrangements during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00 pm.

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maternal and child health
Home visiting experience
Lactation education
Fluency in additional languages
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.