What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Public Health Nurse position at Larimer County?
This posting is "Continuous" and may close at any time when the vacancy is filled.
Are you passionate about providing immunization services in our community? Then join the Department of Health and Environment's team as a full-time Senior Public Health Nurse!This position supervises, administers, and coordinates the delivery of immunization and related services, and supervises activities of program-related staff. This position also provides coordinated support to additional clinical and departmental programs including sexual and reproductive health, communicable disease and emergency preparedness. This role participates in a collaborative, team-based model of care.
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment's mission is "working to provide everyone in Larimer County the opportunity for a health life."
Typical work week is Monday - Friday during regularly scheduled clinic hours (ranging from 8am to 6pm). Work rotates between clinics in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park on a regular basis. Some off-site work and evening work is required for this role. During the initial six-month probationary period, the individual hired may telework up to one day per week, if business needs allow. After successfully completing the probationary period, the individual may telework up to two days per week, depending on business plans and operational needs.
LCDHE works to provide everyone in Larimer County the opportunity for a healthy life and values strategy, professionalism, equity, and teamwork. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all individuals, including those from historically underrepresented or marginalized communities, feel respected, supported, and empowered. Our organization is committed to creating an environment rooted in belonging and opportunity. We recognize that unconscious bias can undermine our efforts, so we actively engage in ongoing education, training, and open dialogue. If you are committed to learning and cultivating a workplace where all voices are valued, we encourage you to apply and join us on a journey where our core values are not only ideals but principles that drive our collective success.
To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.
What you'll be doing:
- May administer or make recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting program personnel, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, scheduling work hours, granting leave, appraising performance, disciplining, and submitting such records and reports as required by County policies and procedures.
- Assists in monitoring program efficiency and effectiveness; recommends and implements administrative or procedural changes as appropriate.
- Assists in the development of data collection guidelines, implementation, review and evaluation related to program(s).
- Directs and coordinates the work of program staff in the provision of health care and educational services. May exercise direct and indirect supervisor over professional and clerical staff.
- Assesses community concerns and needs; plans program goals and objectives accordingly.
- Acts as a resource and liaison to the community and other County departments and divisions which includes the provision of technical and clinical guidance to area health providers, public, and public health staff on issues related to assigned program area.
- Ensures adherence to policy and protocol for procedures in assigned area, and promotes safety in both clinic and off-site clinics.
- Prepares and conducts promotional materials and presentations to improve community awareness of services provided or outbreak situations.
- Provides a variety of high quality, evidence-based skilled nursing services to patients following current guidelines, standing orders; educates patients and family members on healthcare and program procedures.
- Conducts and facilitates internal and external trainings to maintain regulatory compliance and staff competency.
What we're looking for:
- Have knowledge of supervisory principles, procedures, and methods including selection, training, discipline and evaluation.
- Apply the principles and practices of epidemiology, health education, public health promotion, disease prevention, health equity, and public health policy.
- Plan agendas, facilitate meetings, develop effective presentations and trainings, and demonstrate strong leadership of a team.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
- Be able to evaluate and prioritize multiple tasks, ensuring adherence to time limits and completion with high standard of accuracy.
- Have the ability to provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner, and foster a team-focused approach with a williness to help others when needed.
- Be comfortable with developing, interpreting and implementing standing orders and protocols in a clinical setting.
- Provide accurate documentation of clinical services and maintenance of confidential Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Bilingual skills are highly valued.
- Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education, in Nursing from an accredited college required.
- Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado required.
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible nursing experience with some responsibility for assisting in program development required.
- Prior experience in specific nursing program relevant to the role they will perform preferred.
- Maintain continuing education hours as required by the Department, and obtain certificates/training necessary for specific programs required.
- Possession of CPR certification required.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
Benefits
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed 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, visithttps://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.
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.
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.
Salary : $38 - $46