Public Health Nurse/NFP
Cortez, Colorado
- Eligibility
- RN
Posted Sep 8
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
About this role
Public Health Nurse/ Nurse Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor
Job Title: Public Health Nurse/ Nurse Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor
- Department: Public Health
- Location: Montezuma County Health Department
- Employment Type: Part-Time
- Reports To: Public Health Director
Summary This role ensures delivery of essential public health services in a professional and collaborative way, supporting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and the wider community. The position primarily provides Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) home visiting services, along with other nursing and public health duties as needed.
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Key Responsibilities
- Conducts NFP nurse home visits following program guidelines.
- Attends required NFP training and meetings.
- Provides referrals to community resources.
- Delivers immunization services and participates in communicable disease reporting/investigation when required.
- May supervise paraprofessional staff.
- Maintains emergency preparedness certifications.
- Ensures consistent, reliable attendance.
Core Competencies Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, customer service, confidentiality, effective communication, delegation, cultural sensitivity, adaptability, professionalism, and safety awareness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
- Ability to read procedural documents, write reports, and speak effectively in group settings.
- Basic math skills for budgeting/program calculations.
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, internet, program management, and database software.
- Current Colorado RN license, liability insurance, and Colorado driver's license.
Work EnvironmentPhysical Demands Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions. Requires regular sitting; occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and hearing. Must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds and possess a range of vision capabilities.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
- Ability to read procedural documents, write reports, and speak effectively in group settings.
- Basic math skills for budgeting/program calculations.
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, internet, program management, and database software.
- Current Colorado RN license, liability insurance, and Colorado driver's license.
Place
- City
- Cortez, Colorado
- State price level
- 3% above the national average
Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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