Title Public Health Nurse I​/II

We are actively recruiting for a full-time Registered Nurse who will work as a Generalist, providing comprehensive clinical services in the Fort Lupton office, along with being a part of our outreach team providing STI/Immunization services within Weld County. In addition to direct patient care, this role includes on-going community outreach to increase utilization and expand services in southeast Weld County.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in public health including immunizations, pediatrics, and women’s health, and a passion for the community they serve. A strong commitment to community engagement and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments are essential.

Nurse I: $76,315.20 - $
Nurse II: $84,136.00 - $

* The anticipated starting salary for Nurse I is $76,315.20 and for Nurse II is $84,136.00.

Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.

Establish and maintain therapeutic client relationships with a nonjudgmental attitude while delivering individualized client services, either in the home or in clinic. Interview clients, gather a complete health history, and develop plan of care based on client needs.
Conduct home visits to determine client and family needs. Assess the physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of clients and their families as they relate to health and life-course development and develop plans to meet these needs according to program guidelines. Evaluate progress of family members toward targeted goals and revise plan of care as appropriate.
Determine when laboratory specimens should be collected, collect specimens, and prepare specimens for laboratory transport. Interpret lab results and establish plan of care based on results, provider recommendations, or standing orders.

Develop an effective working relationship with clients and their families to enhance problem-solving competence. Use logic and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each family and guide them to consider alternative solutions or approaches to problems when appropriate. Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to help the client/family choose the most appropriate solution for themselves.
Work independently while maintaining strong professional boundaries.

Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate client care plans; modify client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions; administer medications and/or vaccines according to protocol to clients and monitor clients for reactions and/or side effects.
Maintain familiarity with immunization schedules, family planning birth control methods, tuberculosis treatment, and communicable diseases. Understand VFC requirements and guidelines, as well as vaccine management plans, and respond to urgent situations regarding vaccine storage and handling as assigned.
Teach clients about healthy behaviors, provide technical expertise to clients regarding best practices for appropriate provision of care for their child's and family's health and well-being. Assist clients and their families in establishing realistic goals and measurable outcomes for promoting their health and life-course development.
Provide education, resources, and referrals as appropriate. Identify gaps and barriers in community systems for clients and families. Consult, coordinate, and collaborate closely with community resources to link families with appropriate services.

Maintain professional conduct and adhere to the Public Health Code of Ethics. Use exceptional customer service skills to respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities, and represent the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment in order to promote and maintain a positive public health image and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.
Maintain current licenses and certifications. Update program information and protocol by attending continuing education courses related to program responsibilities. Keep up-to-date technically…