Registered Nurse​/Senior Registered Nurse

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Job Number:258
Salary: $66,010.10 - $99,015.02
Department/Office: Public Health
Division: Nursing
Location: 15400

E. 14th Pl., Aurora, CO, 80011
Job Type
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Salary Full-Time
Posting Date: 12/22/2025
Closing Date: 01/22/2026

The salary grade reflected on the posting goes into effect Jan 1st, 2026.

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.

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. The ideal candidate will have experience in nurse home visitation, pediatric nursing, public health, or case management.

NOTE:

• The anticipated hiring range for the Registered Nurse is $66,010.10 to $99,015.02 annually dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• The hiring range for the Senior Registered Nurse is $76,877.06 to $ annually dependent upon qualifications and experience.
  • Additional Senior Registered Nurse Requirements:
    • 6+ years of nursing, public health nursing or related community or clinical work
  • Additional Senior Registered Nurse
    
    Job Duties:
    • Serves in a Lead capacity while performing Registered Nurse duties.
    • May provide program leadership to professional and support positions and on-site supervision of the day-to-day activities of assigned programs. Lead accountability includes performing and delegating nursing tasks, interpreting program policy and procedures for staff, and working on special projects as assigned.
    • Assists personnel with technical expertise in providing public health services in compliance with policy, procedures, and program protocols adopted by ACPH. Assists Public Health Nurses with resolving complex and difficult issues and situations.
    • Serves as a liaison between the Public Health Nurses and program leadership for to day-to-day program operations.
    • Assists in evaluation and implementation of nursing programs; makes recommendations to administration concerning planning activities. Recommends program policy and procedure through the supervisor to the manager for review, approval and implementation.
    • Coordinates the organization, assignment, and utilization of nursing personnel with adjacent program areas to facilitate staffing coverage for collateral programs and services.
    • Instructs staff in the methods, techniques and procedures utilized in assigned programs and services.

Registered Nurses (RNs) serve as an integral part of Arapahoe County’s Public Health Department, providing nursing care and services at clinics, home visits, and community outreach events with a focus on promoting health and disease prevention.

• 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.
• Maintains medical expertise, skills, and abilities to follow…