Registered Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership

El Paso County•El Paso, CO

10d•$59,380 - $101,870•Onsite

About The Position

El Paso County Public Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Nurse-Family Partnership Program. As a Nurse Home Visitor, the nurse works with first-time parents and their babies, building relationships that begin during pregnancy and may continue until the child turns two. Through regular home and community-based visits, the nurse provides individualized education, guidance, and support related to pregnancy, childbirth, early parenting, child development, relationships, financial challenges, and other significant life events. The nurse respects each family's culture, strengths, choices, and goals and connects families with community resources that support long-term health, stability, and self-sufficiency. The role includes clinical public health nursing services in department clinics and community outreach settings. Duties may include health assessments, disease prevention and health promotion, immunizations, tuberculosis skin testing, health education, referrals, and coordination with community partners. The position is part of the Public Health Nurse career progression series, which includes Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse. Advancement depends on meeting the stated criteria and receiving a recommendation from the Hiring Authority. The position receives general supervision and has no supervisory authority, though it may provide subject-matter expertise or limited employee guidance. The position has an anticipated Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to change, and requires regular in-person presence. Some travel and work at various locations may be required. Weekend and evening hours, as well as rotating day-call and night-call, may be required. The work environment may involve exposure to infections, blood, contagious diseases, pets, secondhand smoke, and other environmental hazards. Employees must be able to safely lift and carry up to 25 pounds and bend at the waist or knees to reach a child's level. The position may depend on variable funding, including categorical grants. The Public Health Nurse salary range is $59,380–$89,050 annually, with a hiring range of $68,801–$72,801 and an anticipated hiring rate of $71,608.16. The Senior Public Health Nurse salary range is $67,850–$101,870 annually, with a hiring range of $81,801–$85,801 and an anticipated hiring rate of $84,441.76. The posting highlights a flexible weekday schedule, generous paid leave, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Applicants must pass a conditional post-offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination. Employees must provide proof of applicable vaccinations and/or tuberculosis testing, or proof of initiation, within 60 days of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Current Registered Nurse licensure to practice in Colorado; compact-license holders must meet Colorado Board of Nursing requirements within 90 days of employment.
Valid driver's license, maintained throughout employment.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to infections, blood, and contagious diseases.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 25 pounds and bend at the waist or knees to reach a child's level.
Ability to communicate, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, including under deadline pressure.
Ability to use a personal computer and software packages, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports and protect sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercise sound judgment, and respond flexibly to changing situations.
Must pass a conditional post-offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.
Must provide proof of required vaccinations and/or tuberculosis testing, or proof of initiation, within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluency and proficiency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, speaking, and translation.
Two years of nursing experience for the Senior Public Health Nurse level.

Responsibilities

Manage clinic activities, including health and history assessments, disease prevention, and health promotion.
Provide clinical public health nursing services in accordance with program and department guidelines.
Screen and assess clients for recommended services using standard protocols and industry best practices.
Prepare, measure, and administer immunizations as assigned; counsel clients about vaccine reactions and effectiveness and assess for immediate reactions.
Administer tuberculosis skin tests and interpret results as needed.
Help clients and families establish goals and outcomes; provide education, support, and referral resources; and evaluate progress toward goals.
Maintain records, files, and collected data, and prepare correspondence.
Develop and maintain community relationships to support client referrals.
Assess how local environmental, cultural, and social patterns affect public health in collaboration with service providers and systems.
Collect, compile, and analyze data to identify needs and service gaps for individuals, families, and communities, and inform the agency of identified needs.
Recognize patterns of illness indicating disease or environmental hazards and implement actions to curtail negative impacts.
Participate in community public health outreach activities and departmental emergency planning and response activities.
Serve as a liaison between medical and public health communities and respond to inquiries from the public, community partners, and providers.
Provide public health nursing consultation within the agency and community; communicate the public health mission and develop partnerships to accomplish agency goals.
Interpret rules and regulations for community sub-groups and practice in accordance with the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
Provide immunizations or support emergency response activities outside the assigned program area when needed for public health response activities led by El Paso County Public Health.
Provide exceptional customer service and promote a positive public health image and constructive working environment.
Perform other duties as required.