Public Health Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership

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VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

VALUES

Service Focused • Collaborative • Accountable • Trustworthy • Transparent

Job Summary

BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) PROFICIENCY STRONGLY PREFERRED DUE TO CLIENT POPULATION NEEDS

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for prenatal health and child development? Join our dynamic Nurse Family Partnership Program as a Public Health Nurse and make a tangible difference in the lives of new parents and their babies!

In this role, you'll provide comprehensive public health nursing services to eligible prenatal and postpartum clients and their children, guiding them towards improved pregnancy outcomes, child health, and development, and increased financial self-sufficiency. You'll conduct home visits, set and evaluate goals, offer education and referrals, and build community relationships to support your clients.

This position is a part of a career progression series, offering opportunities for growth and advancement. With a focus on collaborative and culturally sensitive care, you'll play a vital role in promoting public health and responding to community needs. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge and provide exceptional service to families in need, apply TODAY!!!

Public Health Nurse:

Full Salary Range: $59,380.00 - $89,050.00 Annually

Hiring Range: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 annually

Senior Public Health Nurse:

Full Salary Range: $67,850.00 - $101,870.00 Annually

Hiring Range: $81,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually

Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt.

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Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages clinic activities, providing health and history assessment, disease prevention, and health promotion activities.
• Provides clinical public health nursing services in accordance with program and department guidelines. Screens and assesses clients for recommended services based on standard protocols and industry best practices.
• As assigned, prepares, measures, and administers immunizations to clients in a clinic setting; counsels clients about vaccine reactions and effectiveness; assesses for immediate reactions to vaccines.
• Administers TB skin tests and interprets results as needed.
• Assists clients and their families in establishing goals and outcomes. Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting clients in attaining their targeted goals. Evaluates client progress toward stated goals.
• Maintains records, files, data collection, and prepares correspondence.
• Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting clients in attaining their targeted goals. Evaluates client progress toward started goals.
• Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
• Assesses the impact of local environmental, cultural, and social patterns on the public's health through collaboration with service providers and systems. Collects, compiles, and analyzes data to identify needs and service gaps for individuals, families, and communities and informs the agency of the need.
• Recognizes patterns of illness indicative of disease and environmental hazards. Implements action necessary to curtail negative impacts of disease.
• Participates in Public Health outreach activities in the community. Serves as liaison between the medical and public health communities.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, community partners, and providers.
• Provides expert Public Health Nursing consultation within the agency and the community. Articulates the mission of public health and develops partnerships to accomplish agency goals. Interprets rules and regulations to sub-groups in the community.
• Practices within the professional nursing model as described by the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
• As a Public Health Nurse, may be called upon to provide immunizations or support emergency response activities outside of the assigned program area as needed for public health response activities for which El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) is the lead agency.
• Participates in departmental emergency planning and response activities.
• Promotes public health within the community.
• Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive Public Health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of operations and services of the public health clinic and outreach activities, interviewing, principles of preventive health care, and the proper use of medical terminology.
• Knowledge and understanding of agency policies and procedures.
• Skill in demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude to cultivate relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Skill in training and presentation.
• Skill in using a personal computer and various software packages, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and organize projects among a broad spectrum of personnel, frequently under deadline pressure.
• Ability to respond in a flexible manner and reprioritize work as situations change.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Ability to identify problems and work creatively to develop resolutions and recommend corrective actions to supervisor, considering the impact of actions.
• Ability to identify results of efforts and problems identified/potential problems and to develop and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to write and maintain accurate records and reports to meet management objectives.
• Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
• Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to infections, blood, and contagious diseases.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or master’s degree in nursing (MSN).

• Two years of nursing experience.

• Bilingual fluency and proficiency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, speaking, and translation.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have current Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the State of Colorado; nurses with compact licensure must meet all licensure requirements set forth by the Colorado Board of Nursing within ninety days of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CPR Certification.

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Work Conditions

Work environment may include potential exposure to infections, blood, and contagious diseases; potential exposure to pets, secondhand smoke, and other environmental hazards. Some travel may be required; work may be assigned in various locations. Weekend and evening hours may be required. May be required to rotate day-call and night-call. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 25 pounds and bend at waist or knees to get down to child's level. Public Health employees are responsible for providing proof of vaccinations and/or tuberculosis testing as applicable to the specific position and must provide proof of completion of required vaccinations/testing or proof of initiation within sixty days of hire date.

The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.