DescriptionDo you want to make an impact on the health of others and have a career thatfills you with pride and a sense of personal satisfaction?

　　The Weld County Department of Health and Environment is looking for a Nursewho wants to put their amazing abilities of being compassionate, empatheticand caring to work.

　　Public health is essential to our community well-being, and we want you tojoin our team!

　　The ideal candidate will have experience in public health clinical programsand experience with electronic medical records. Candidate should have theability to adapt to different types of clinical situations on a daily basis.This public health nurse generalist will be assigned to a multi- disciplinarypublic health team and responsibilities will include working in theImmunization, Family Planning/STI, and Tuberculosis programs.

　　Public health nursing is primarily population focused and includes caring forindividuals, families, and communities using nursing, social, andpublic health sciences. Nurses are assigned to a multi-disciplinary publichealth team and work to provide individualized clinical, care coordinationand case management services. Additionally, all nurses participate in publichealth emergency response activities and perform public health nursingservices in accordance with public health standards and practices, withinthe scope of the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.

　　The Public Health Nurse I may provide clinical services such as immunizationsto adults and children, reproductive health and STI services, tuberculosistesting/treatment and communicable disease testing and follow up; providemedical care coordination services for a caseload of children and youth withspecial health care needs; provide individualized, in-depth casemanagement services to identify and address medical and psychosocial needs fora caseload of children, mothers, and families and connect them withappropriate resources and services.

　　The Public Health Nurse II is proficient with assignments, displays a highlevel of initiative, effort, adaptability, and commitment. The positionassumes expanded responsibilities and skills, increased involvement withHealth Department operations and initiatives, obtain additionalcertifications, and work autonomously. In addition, the Public HealthNurse II may provide clinical services such as immunizations to adults andchildren, reproductive health and STI services, tuberculosistesting/treatment and communicable disease testing and follow up; providemedical care coordination services for a caseload of children and youth withspecial health care needs; provide individualized, in-depth casemanagement services to identify and address medical and psychosocial needs fora caseload of children, mothers, and families and connect them withappropriate resources and services. May hold or obtain advancedcertifications, assist with program management and provide input for programbu

　　Public Health Nurse I

　　The starting pay is $72,856.15 to $92,291.99 (dependent uponqualifications), plus benefits (see benefits tab for details).

　　Public Health Nurse II

　　The starting pay is $76,544.49 to $96,964.27 (dependent uponqualifications), plus benefits (see benefits tab for details).

　　As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers toannounce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine paysteps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactoryperformance over time.

　　Please submit a resume and cover letter with the application.

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　　QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Education:

　　Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.

　　Required Experience:

　　Two years of professional work experience with maternal and child health,women's health, pediatrics, case management, communicable disea es orclosely related field in a public health setting is preferred, but notrequired for the Public Health Nurse I. It is required for the Public HealthNu

　　Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides thenecessary skills will be considered.

　　CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

　　Current Colorado nursing license in good standing is required.

　　Have and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and use ofpersonal, insured vehicle is required to perform job duties. Dependabletransportation and auto insurance, maintained at all times, as required byState law, is required.

　　OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS: