Public Health Nurse - Tuberculosis Unit
Colorado Springs, Colorado
RN
Posted Jun 27
- Unit
- Public Health
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Colorado is $37/hr, across 587 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
El Paso County Public Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse with strong teamwork skills for our Tuberculosis Program. As a member of the TB team, you will develop expertise in TB care to support local healthcare providers and assess and treat patients of the TB clinic. The Public Health Nurse will see patients in the clinic and in the field to support timely, low-barrier access to care. As the primary patient care RN for the TB Program, you will oversee all aspects of TB care from evaluation through treatment completion for both latent and active tuberculosis clients. Full training and support from experienced TB nurses will be provided.
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Requirements
- RN License, Bachelor's degree in nursing, Master's degree in nursing preferred, CPR Certification, BLS Certification, Current TB test, Current immunizations, Driver's License, 2 years experience, Pass drug screening, Pre-employment physical examination, Ability to lift 25 pounds, Foreign language proficiency preferred
Place
- City
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Median rent
- $1,648/mo
- Local household income
- $84,818/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Colorado Springs area index 100.7, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountain foothills, Colorado Springs blends outdoor adventure with a laid-back metro feel. Mild, sunny weather and trails like those in nearby Garden of the Gods attract active nurses seeking a scenic, affordable alternative to Denver.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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You would join El Paso County Public Health in Colorado Springs as a Public Health Nurse anchored in the Tuberculosis Program. The work is concrete: clinic visits and field visits for people with latent or active TB, aimed at timely,…
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