Registered Nurse/Senior Registered Nurse - Family Connects Program (Part-Time)

Public Health Nurse

Arapahoe County Public Health is seeking to hire a Public Health Nurse to join the Family Connects team. The Family Connects Public Health Nurse provides home visits to families caring for a newborn in Arapahoe County. The goal is to assess family needs in several domains of physical and psychosocial well-being and facilitate referrals and connections to community agencies and the health care system for ongoing support and care. The Public Health Nurse will work with a team of clinical and non-clinical staff to implement this evidence-based Family Connects home visiting program. This position requires transportation and home visitation travel. Although it is desirable for applicants to have experience in maternal and child health, home visiting, lactation education and/or fluency in additional languages, all who qualify are encouraged to apply!

This part-time (0.5 FTE/20 hours per week) position offers flexibility in scheduling. The selected candidate will work with their supervisor to establish a consistent weekly schedule that meets program needs. Typical schedules may include five 4-hour days, two full days and one half day, or other agreed-upon arrangements during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00 pm.

The full hiring range for the Registered Nurse position is $66,010.10 to $99,015.02 annually dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Registered Nurses (RNs) serve as an integral part of Arapahoe County's Public Health Department, providing nursing care and services at clinics, home visits, and community outreach events with a focus on promoting health and disease prevention.

Duties

• Provides safe, effective, evidence-based patient care, including clear, accurate documentation, and referrals. Uses critical thinking skills and nursing expertise to effectively assess patients and care for their health.
• Performs direct patient care during home visits.
• Maintains medical expertise, skills, and abilities to follow established processes and guidelines aligning with evidence-based care practices.
• Collaborates with team members to provide resources and care/treatment options within the home setting. Escalates patient care situations as appropriate or necessary.
• Documents patient cases and complies with timely documentation standard for patients and employees.
• As stipulated by grant deliverables, actively participates, and provides patient care and consultation with human services.
• Collaborates with community members, such as school personnel, childcare, and providers to form partnerships and relationships that improve community health outcomes.

Requirements

• Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness and response, as required. Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee and initiates corrective actions and responses pursuant to Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Strong case management, nursing assessment, and health education skills.
• Relates well to all kinds of people, builds rapport, and establishes trust and confidence.
• Ability to deliver hard messages sensitively and compassionately.
• Ability to stay calm and in control during emergency situations.
• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity
• 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.
• Professional Qualifications: Must be (or within the first 3 months of employment) licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado or a Compact State. BLS and CPR certification.
• Master's degree
• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Must stay up to date on any required training, certifications and licensures.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily conducted in homes and community settings, with travel to other locations or outside agencies to provide program services or attend meetings.
• Continuously works closely with co-workers and clients.

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity for performing exams and completing charts.
• Frequent and continual driving, walking, sitting, standing bending/stooping, twisting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Frequent light lifting/carrying of equipment/supplies and infants (under 15 lbs.), and occasional to frequent moderate lifting/carrying (15 49 lbs.) infants and small children.
• Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate in person and via phone to respond to inquiries, and present information to individuals and groups as well as communicating important topics through language translator services.
• Reading comprehension is necessary to understand client records and medical documents.
• Position requires continual and extensive driving to client residences and other community-based settings, including high risk (increased crime) neighborhoods. In the course of traveling to and working in other locations, may experience exposure to noise, dust, solvents, fumes, smoke or gases, slippery/uneven walking surfaces, sun, road hazards, traffic considerations, motor vehicle accidents, and exposure to inclement weather such as driving in snow, ice, etc. Potential for exposure to community related crimes while on duty.
• Work conducted primarily indoors, such as client home environments which can be unpredictable, with potential exposure to environmental allergens, smoke, pets, vermin, bed bugs, cockroaches, potentially hostile clients or family members. Occasional client contact will occur outdoors.
• High possibility of exposure to air/blood borne pathogens, insects, vermin, and other household and nature animals, as a result of continuous contact with the public, in community-based environments.
• Potential exposure to high risk and emergent situations i.e. Client with suicidal ideation, child abuse or domestic violence situations, aggressive clients/family members/pets.
• At high risk for compassion fatigue secondary to provision of care for high risk, complex clients and family situations. Frequent exposure to highly intense emotional situations such as client disclosures of current or past intimate partner violence, child abuse, or other traumas, potential exposure to situations of infant mortality/infant or fetal loss, etc.
• Must use PPEs

At our core, we believe our people are the key to fostering equality and innovation, as well as a work culture where everyone belongs. Our strategic plan is grounded in health equity and is the heart of everything we do in public health. We are bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to better advance community health. Recently, we became Colorado's first Local Public Health Agency (LPHA) to be recognized as an Age Friendly Public Health System. We are dedicated to building a workforce that proudly reflects the county we serve. Everyone starts somewhere, so even if you feel you're missing a few preferred qualifications, please apply if you're passionate about the position!

Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.