Public Health Nurse I or II
Carbondale, Colorado
Posted Aug 8 · New grads welcomed
- Unit and setting
- Public Health
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Public Health Nurse I: This is the entry level position in public health nursing classification series.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
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Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
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Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Colorado staff postingsColorado staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $48/hr, across 980 postings.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
More benefits (6)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Gyms
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Preceptorship program
The workplace
You would join Garfield County’s public health team in the Carbondale and Glenwood Springs area, moving between offices, outlying clinics, and community settings rather than one hospital unit. Public Health Nurse I is the entry level in the series; Public…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Public Health has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
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Application clsoing date: 9/4/2026
Hiring Pay Range: Nurse I: $54,491.20 - $70,428.80 ($27.64 - $33.86) Nurse II: $65,811.20 - $80,620.80 ($31.64 - $38.76)
Full Pay Range: Nurse I: $57,491.20 - $83,366.40 ($27.64 - $40.08) Nurse II: $65,811.20 - $95,430.40 ($31.64 - $45.88) FLSA: Exempt
Supervision
Non-Supervisory.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Public Health Nurse I: This is the entry level position in public health nursing classification series. This position is responsible for performing the more routine tasks and duties assigned. Assignments are generally limited in scope and are performed within a procedural framework. Public Health Nurse II: This is the fully competent level classification in this series. Incumbents independently perform the full range of public health nursing services for complex client cases.
General Purpose Of Job
Provide comprehensive professional public health nursing services in a variety of office, clinic, and community settings.
Essential Job Functions
(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)
Public Health Nurse I
Under close supervision, performs routine public health nursing services for the public in offices, outlying clinics, and community settings. Participates in Garfield County Public Health activities requiring RN participation and community outreach. Participates in continuing education offerings. Reviews all work products to ensure highest level of quality. Performs emergency response roles, as requested.
Public Health Nurse II
Under minimal supervision, performs all essential functions of PHN I. Performs comprehensive public health nursing services for the public in offices, outlying clinics, and community settings. Represents the department as a health resource person, in community health organizations, programs and activities. Contributes to preceptorship of professional nursing students as assigned. Participates in group teaching to client and community groups. Performs emergency response roles, as required. May assist with ordering and maintaining supplies necessary for program area.
Other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)
Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do. Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency. Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others. Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions. Public Health Nursing: Understands the principles, practices, and objectives of professional and public health nursing.
Can provide core public health functions and essential services.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Gyms
To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/human-resources/benefits-brochure/
What's around it?
Carbondale, CO
Living costs about 3% above the US average