The Fremont County Department of Public Health & Environment is looking for a registered nurse to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to serving our community. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in public health by providing essential medical services, education, and preventive care to residents of all ages.

Working in our collaborative environment, you'll help address critical health concerns while developing your skills in a supportive setting that values work-life balance and professional growth.

• Department
  Public Health
  
  
• Starting Salary
  $28.92-$47.32 DOQ
  
  
• Grade
  36/37
  
  
• Date Posted
  Mon, 04/14/2025 - 12:00
  
  
• Application Deadline
  Mon, 04/28/2025 - 14:00

Summary

Under general direction, position is responsible for providing patient nursing services such as immunizations, well child and well adult check-ups, tuberculosis testing, lead testing and flu clinics. Evaluates the level of care and ensures customer satisfaction; carries out Public Health prevention and intervention initiatives, as assigned, related to the following Public Health concerns: unintended pregnancy, infectious disease, obesity, tobacco, oral health, mental health and substance abuse.

Provides community outreach Public Health nursing services and health education activities aimed at the promotion of healthy families and communities and the prevention of disease. Emphasizes infectious disease prevention and control, health promotion activities, maternal-child health, community assessment and coalition building around public health issues, and public health emergency preparedness. A sound knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practice of public health is required. Position in general exercises considerable judgement by managing all aspects of clinic operations.

Qualifications

Grade 36: Licensed Practical Nurse from an accredited college; or two (2) to four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Grade 37: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited four-year college or university; or two (2) to four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

Valid and current Colorado Driver's License. Current Colorado Registered Nursing License required. CPR Certification required. Red Cross CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification preferred, but not required.

MUST PROVIDE COPY OF CURRENT/ACTIVE NURSE LICENSE AND COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

Other Notes

Complete County Application by the closing date and time. Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting. Incomplete applications will not receive consideration. Applicants selected to participate in the interview process will be the only candidates contacted.

Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering an extensive benefits package of health, dental, and life insurance to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. Additional optional benefits of accident and critical illness plans, voluntary term life insurance, whole life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Mandatory participation, after 12 months of employment, into the Colorado Retirement Association of 4% with equal match. Optional 457 plan.