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Overview

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is seeking a Nursing Supervisor for the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) home visitation program!

NFP is a research and evidenced based program that has been demonstrated to significantly improve critical outcomes for at-risk, first-time parents. The NFP Supervisor effectively uses principles of supervision, reflective practice, and staff development to provide support and oversight to a team of nurse home visitors as well as build and model program delivery. Another important function of the NFP supervisor is to lead agency structure to ensure that the NFP program is implemented in accordance with established program guidelines, contract requirements, and departmental values.

Why join the NFP Program? We are specially trained nurses that provide support to first-time parents in the home to help families develop healthy habits and maintain safe living environments to become the best parents they can be. We are a collaborative and skilled team that is passionate about building trusting, therapeutic relationships with first-time parents and helping them meet their immediate and long-term goals for a healthy family. Learn more about the NFP program here: https://www.larimer.gov/health/maternal-child-and-family-health/nurse-family-partnership-program.

The typical schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with required weekly supervisor and team meetings. Some hybrid work may be possible, and occasionally some evenings and weekend work is possible.

This position is limited term. Individuals hired into limited term positions are eligible for County benefits, however, the position is limited in duration dependent upon available funding, business need or signed contract or agreement. Nurse Family Partnership is a long-standing grant funded program.

To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.

Responsibilities

Specifically this position:

• Provides supervision and evaluation of NFP home visitors and administrative support staff.
• Ensures that supervision of NFP home visitors uses principles and concepts of the parallel process and reflective practice.
• Effectively assists home visitors in analyzing complex problems and case situations.
• Mentors and builds confidence and skill of nurse home visitors.
• Assigns client caseload and monitors nurse home visitors ability to build and manage caseload.
• Supervises routine personnel matters including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, scheduling work hours, granting leave, appraising performance, disciplinary actions, and submitting such records and reports as required by County policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains community referral sources, runs quarterly Perinatal Coalition and referral handling.
• Uses agency policies and procedures and develops needed policy and procedure to guide implementation. Monitors program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversees and ensures timely and accurate data input and utilization of web-based reports.
• Ensures implementation of Quality Improvement strategies and complete and timely documentation by home visitors.
• Plans and expends budget to ensure compliance with fidelity to NFP model and contract agreements.
• Participates as an active member on the Department’s Manager Team.
• Responds to questions and concerns from clients, community agencies, and the public.
• Provides direct health care and instruction to clients when needed.
• May participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Nursing_Supervisor

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Have a passion for working with new parents and their children.
• Work well with a team and independently.
• Have the willingness to learn something new every day.
• Be flexible to changes and challenges, and be solution-oriented.
• Use good verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively supervise, mentor and support staff.
• Be skilled in nursing principles, practices, methods, and techniques

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a school accredited by the CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado required.
• Maintain continuing education hours annually, or as required by the Department, and obtain certificates/training necessary for specific programs required.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• FSA or HSA depending on medical plan
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit .

Supplemental Information

The Department of Health and Environment has a vaccine requirement. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the vaccine requirements or request a waiver.

You can’t be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41.18 - $49.42 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Ob/Gyn
• Pediatrics

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Collins, CO 80524: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Collins, CO 80524