Description

No nights, no weekends, and paid holidays! 

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

This position will specifically work in the Nurse Liaison Program, a nurse home visiting program. This position will be providing public health nursing services in the home setting to children and their families.              

The Arapahoe County Public Health Nurse Liaison assists Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) by conducting home visits and public health nursing assessments on the families referred that meet specified criteria.  The Nurse Liaison assessment is designed to take an in depth look into three areas: the child's medical needs, the child's development, and caregiver resiliency and stability. The Nurse Liaison conducts home visits and completes nursing assessments with families referred by ACDHS during the 60-day intake assessment period and documents findings into required reporting programs. The Nurse Liaison works closely with ACDHS case workers in creating plans and providing education and resources to the families they serve. This position serves referred families within Arapahoe County and requires transportation and home visitation travel. The ideal candidate will have experience in nurse home visitation, pediatric nursing, public health, or case management.  

NOTE:

• The anticipated hiring range for the Registered Nurse is $66,010.10 to $99,015.02 annually dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• The hiring range for the Senior Registered Nurse is $76,877.06 to $122,802.24 annually dependent upon qualifications and experience.
  • Additional Senior Registered Nurse Requirements:
    • 6+ years of nursing, public health nursing or related community or clinical work 
  • Additional Senior Registered Nurse Job Duties:
    • Serves in a Lead capacity while performing Registered Nurse duties.
    • May provide program leadership to professional and support positions and on-site supervision of the day-to-day activities of assigned programs. Lead accountability includes performing and delegating nursing tasks, interpreting program policy and procedures for staff, and working on special projects as assigned.
    • Assists personnel with technical expertise in providing public health services in compliance with policy, procedures, and program protocols adopted by ACPH. Assists Public Health Nurses with resolving complex and difficult issues and situations.
    • Serves as a liaison between the Public Health Nurses and program leadership for to day-to-day program operations.
    • Assists in evaluation and implementation of nursing programs; makes recommendations to administration concerning planning activities. Recommends program policy and procedure through the supervisor to the manager for review, approval and implementation.
    • Coordinates the organization, assignment, and utilization of nursing personnel with adjacent program areas to facilitate staffing coverage for collateral programs and services.
    • Instructs staff in the methods, techniques and procedures utilized in assigned programs and services.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
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:
Direct Patient Care

• 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. 
   

Community Outreach

• 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

Emergency Preparedness and Response

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. 
 

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

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.
 

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG): 
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
 

Education and Experience:  

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.
 

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master’s degree
 

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
 

Post-Employment Additional Requirements:

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
Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
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!