Nurse Support Program Public Health Nurse

Overview The Nurse Support Program provides nurse home visitation services to families referred by Adams County Human Services. This program is designed to support families and help them stay together by providing nursing assessments, education, support and resources. The nurse utilizes family‑centered goals to promote self‑sufficiency, healthy caregiver‑child interaction, and reduce further county involvement. The nurse is responsible for providing nursing assessments and interventions, and meeting program goals. Professional Public Health Nurse Role The Professional Public Health Nurse (PHN) for the Nurse Support Program (NSP) is a unique, relationship‑based, public health nursing role that requires the nurse to establish and maintain a trusting therapeutic relationship with each client throughout all phases of the program. The nurse assesses the physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of the family and provides health education, referrals, and case management. This position fosters a relationship between nurse and client as a basis for proactive change and works with families referred to the Program by Departments of Human Services. Client Relationships, Community Partner, and Case Management Promote maintenance of health through teaching, needs assessment, case management, direct nursing assessment, and resource coordination, including prenatal and postpartum care, nutrition, mental health, parenting, child health, family planning, and life‑course development. Prioritize multiple work assignments, including home visits and timely completion of required nursing and programmatic documentation. Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with a culturally diverse client population, utilizing reflection, motivational interviewing, and client‑centered approaches. Maintain a program‑specific active case load and proactively retain clients in the program. Ensure and adhere to professional boundaries. Collaborate with community agencies and service providers through referrals, communications, and case/team conferences. Represent Adams County as a health resource person, interpreting public health programs and policies to individuals and community groups. Build community relationships to support client referrals and to the NSP. Represent the NSP vision, mission, and model in actions and verbally to internal and external customers and colleagues. Participate in promoting public health and NSP services through community efforts, including serving on boards, committees, and presenting public health education. Direct Client Care Exercise independent judgment in formulating and implementing nursing plans based on needs and shared health goals, delivering services through home visits and case management with sound decision‑making. Provide high quality, individualized, client‑centered care with accountability, integrity, and transparency. Assist clients in locating resources and making appropriate referrals. Evaluate client progress toward goals and modify interventions as needed. Consult and collaborate with other professionals, coordinating case management with health, behavioral health, and social service providers. Perform other duties as assigned. Documentation, Assessments, and Testimony Complete NSP clinical documentation thoroughly and timely. Finish NSP assessments per required timelines with accuracy. Ensure accurate client care documentation. Participate in case‑load review to identify achievements and improvement areas. Engage in quality improvement efforts. Maintain confidentiality of information. Provide accurate testimony to courts, Child Protective Services, or law enforcement regarding child custody or neglect cases. Practice Responsibilities Attend and participate in NSP reflective/clinical supervision sessions with the supervisor to facilitate individualized client planning. Schedule and complete three joint home visits with the NSP Nurse Supervisor each year, debriefing on visit experiences. Assume responsibility for ongoing learning and professional development meeting all competency requirements. Attend and participate in team‑based reflective practice meetings at small and large team levels. Perform other duties as assigned. Ideal Candidate Profile Be able to quickly develop therapeutic alliances with a broad range of diverse clients, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and creativity in nursing care and strong computer and technology skills. Be suited for a long‑term fit due to the relationship‑based nature of the position. Application Requirements Cover Letter Resume Education & Experience Public Health Nurse I Minimum of a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school AND a minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in adult, pediatric, and community‑based services. OR Minimum of an Associate of Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited school AND a minimum of three years of nursing experience, preferably in public health nursing. Public Health Nurse II Minimum of a BSN degree from an accredited school AND a minimum of three years of professional nursing experience, preferably in public health nursing. OR Minimum of an ADN degree from an accredited school AND a minimum of five years of professional nursing experience, preferably in public health nursing. Special Qualifications Active Colorado nursing license and current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment. Current immunization status, including COVID. Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation for business purposes. Proficiency in online meeting platforms and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Bilingual Spanish speaking skills preferred. Working Conditions and Physical Abilities Manual dexterity for exams and charting. Frequent driving, walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and squatting. Light lifting up to 15 lbs. and moderate lifting up to 49 lbs. Adequate hearing and speech for communication in person and via phone, and with translation services as needed. Reading comprehension for client records and medical documents. Work primarily in homes and community settings, with travel to other Adams locations or external agencies. Exposure to noise, dust, solvents, fumes, smoke, uneven surfaces, inclement weather, and potential community‑related crimes while on duty. Unpredictable home environments with possible allergens, pets, vermin, bed bugs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adams County Colorado