Public Health Nurse I​/II- Tuberculosis Program

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We are actively recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our Tuberculosis (TB) program team. This role involves providing direct patient care for individuals undergoing TB treatment and coordinating care for TB cases throughout Weld County. In addition, this RN will support immunization services in the clinic.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Must meet the minimum essential functions of a Public Health Nurse I.

• Participate in evaluation of programs and provide input into how to further develop and enhance programs.
• Provide assistance with community outreach efforts to meet and exceed programmatic deliverables.
• Serve as a resource to other community agencies and other health department staff. Provide guidance to community in area of specialty.

• Demonstrated proficiency in assignments. Display a high level of initiative, effort, adaptability, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Work with minimal supervision. Demonstrate responsible behavior and attention to detail.
• Obtain additional certifications such as lactation consultant, Yellow Fever, and STI training.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• 2 years of professional work experience with maternal and public health, family planning, child health, pediatrics, case management, or closely related field in a public health setting is preferred, but not required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills will be considered.

• 2 years of professional work experience with maternal and public health, family planning, child health, pediatrics, case management, or closely related field in a public health setting is required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills will be considered.