Immunization Public Health Nurse I/II-165350, 165452

Immunization Public Health Nurse

The Adams County Health Department (ACHD) Nursing Division is comprised of Nurse Family Partnership, Nurse Support Program, Harm Reduction, Sexual Health, Immunizations, Child Maltreatment and Fatality Prevention, and Care Coordinator for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. The Nursing Division is made up of clinical support staff, medical assistants, harm reduction specialists, operations support, nurses, advanced practice nurses, and midwives.

As a public health professional, your work is to prevent illness, promote well-being, and safeguard the health of communities. ACHD Nursing Division staff work diligently to be proactive, responsive, and adaptable in a landscape of ongoing and emerging challenges. Nursing care occurs anywhere the community lives, focusing on accessibility, community engagement, and building trust.

Primary responsibilities for success include:

• Direct patient care at ACHD immunization clinics in compliance with ACHD and Adams County policies, procedures, standing orders, professional standards, and program protocols.
• Maintaining working knowledge and expertise about immunization best practices and program deliverables.
• Providing quality nursing care and services at clinics, home visits, and community outreach events.
• Focusing on improving individuals, families, and population health by emphasizing vaccinations, preventive health services, and attending to multiple determinants of health.
• This position requires evening, weekend, and occasional on-call duties.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Qualifications for success include:

• Cultural humility and experience working in multicultural environments, including the ability to work with diverse staff and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgement.
• Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications.
• Working knowledge of the principles of health equity and how it is applied.
• Knowledge of current conditions influencing health in Adams County communities.
• Ability to problem solve and provide exceptional customer service.
• Commitment to Adams County communities experiencing health equity challenges.
• Solid nursing foundation, including patient assessment, treatment skills, and knowledge of various health conditions.
• Understanding of population health, epidemiology, and data analysis.
• Patient education, active listening, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration.
• Problem-solving, resourcefulness, advocacy, leadership, adaptability, resilience, compassion, and commitment to community health.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pulling, or pushing up to 20 lbs.
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, reaching, crawling, and crouching while performing office or work duties.
• Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.
• Integrates health equity into all areas of work.
• Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee.
• Maintains sensitive and confidential client information according to HIPAA policy confidentiality requirements.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Computer use including internet, email, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Audio-visual and other teaching equipment.
• Healthcare equipment.
• Must be able to learn and become proficient with equipment and software programs as required to perform assigned duties effectively and efficiently.

Education & experience requirements include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing AND a minimum of one-year nursing experience, preferably in the area of adult, pediatric, and community-based services.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing AND a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in the area of public health nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing AND a minimum of 3 years professional nursing experience, preferably in the area of public health nursing.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing AND a minimum of 5 years professional nursing experience, preferably in the area of public health nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado or a Compact State. Must maintain active licensure throughout employment.
• Current BLS certification.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required to accommodate community events, meetings, and outreach activities.
• Travel within the community and participation in evening, weekend, and on-call duties may be required.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.