Public Health Nurse I

Public Health Nurse

Summit County Health Department is committed to fostering a healthy community through prevention, education, and collaboration. We pride ourselves on being a family-friendly organization that offers excellent benefits and ample opportunities for career growth and development.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Public Health Nurse to join our team. This role involves providing professional public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups, with a particular emphasis on our home visit programs. The position focuses on prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and health status improvement within Summit County. Summit County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

SALARY RANGE: $75,038.97- $105,176.79/annually

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing
• Strong preference for Spanish-speaking ability

BENEFITS

• $0 Premium health and dental coverage options for you and your dependents
• Employer-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• Employer-paid State of Utah retirement plan + 401(k) match
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for work-life support
• Generous PTO + paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
• Paid parental leave and dependent care support
• Opportunities for performance-based pay, career growth, and tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Wellness initiatives and recognition programs that celebrate your achievements

PERKS

• Free Library Card at Summit County Libraries
• Fitness Discounts available at select County Locations
• Deer Valley Ski Passes
• Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Physical Activity

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides education, promotes, and administers immunizations for all ages. Works with schools and childcare facilities to promote up-to-date immunizations and counsels' parents on immunization exemptions.
• Promotes and educates women in the community with regards to healthy lifestyles, recommended cancer screening, birth control options, and annual physical exams.
• Uses public health surveillance/disease investigation methods in community outreach, screening, and case finding of communicable and infectious diseases that threaten the health of the community. The diseases include Tuberculosis, STIs, HIV, enteric disease, Hospital Acquired Infections, and others as determined by Utah's Communicable Disease Rule.
• Assess chronic disease incidence in the community. Work with other health department staff to provide education, screenings, and interventions for individuals or groups in the community.
• Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities.
• Participates in Health Department and community emergency response training and drills as required by the Emergency Manager in support of public health emergency and disaster preparedness. Performs public health emergency response duties as assigned and consistent with job responsibilities.
• Attends regular staff meetings and professional seminars/trainings to maintain current knowledge of changes and advancements in public health. Collaborates with Summit County staff, other governmental agencies, universities, and public and private community partners to develop/implement evidence-based public health nursing practices and programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable Utah professional practice guidelines for registered professional nurses; adheres to applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards such as the Bloodborne Pathogens and Respiratory standards. Maintains compliance with all HIPAA and FERPA regulations and policies.
• Performs related duties as requested by the Director of Nursing or the Director of the Health Department.