Public Health Nurse I or II
$54,491–$70,429 year
On-siteRifle, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive professional public health nursing services in offices, clinics, and community settings. Perform routine or complex public health nursing services for clients, representing the department as a health resource in community organizations. Participate in community outreach, group teaching, and preceptorship of nursing students. Review work products to ensure quality and assist with ordering supplies. Perform emergency response roles as requested. Travel frequently within the county to diverse healthcare settings, including homes and community centers. Work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with potential after-hours or weekend assignments.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing
- Valid driver's license
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Colorado
- CPR certification
- Current credentials including continuing and pertinent education in the field of public health nursing
- Less than one year of nursing experience (for Public Health Nurse I)
- Two years of public health nursing experience (for Public Health Nurse II)
- BSN required (for Public Health Nurse II)
- Must have the ability to move around diverse healthcare settings, including clinics, homes, and community centers
- Should be capable of assisting patients with mobility, which may involve lifting and positioning individuals with physical limitations, up to 45 pounds unassisted
- Be able to bend, stoop, and kneel when assessing patients, providing treatments, or accessing medical supplies
- Proficient in handling medical equipment, administering medications, and performing procedures that require precision and dexterity
- Be prepared for physical contact when conducting patient assessments, administering injections, or providing hands-on care
- Sufficient visual acuity for assessing patient conditions, reading medical records, and administering medications accurately
- Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Ability to sit during documentation and planning sessions, often in clinical settings or offices
- Display precise fine motor skills when performing medical procedures, documenting patient information, and using medical equipment
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments
- Must be able to work outside the established work week, such as after hours or on the weekend
- Will be required to travel within the County
- Must be able to report for specialized duties inside or outside Garfield County during public health emergencies
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