Public Health Nurse II – Nurse Family Partnership

Description

Who We Are

Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the region’s unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three member Board of County Commissioners serving four-year overlapping terms.

Perks of the Gunnison Valley

"The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails, too. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley’s unique mountain towns" For more information on what the valley offers, visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website here. 

Benefits

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month

• Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service

• Dependent Care FSA

• FSA and HSA

• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary

• Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.

• 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match

• Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.

• 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match

• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

Job Summary

Delivers professional, skilled nursing services for all Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Nurse Home Visitor program and other areas/programs as assigned by Assistant County Manager for HHS. Responsible for providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for NFP program in the client’s home or other community setting. Responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model, policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and Gunnison County Health & Human Services (HHS). Provides for the preventative, therapeutic and restorative aspects of nursing care based on systematic assessment of client, family and community needs and core public health services.

Pay Rate

The hourly range is from $34.81 to $42.31 depending on experience, plus full benefits.

*The County pays monthly on the last week day of the month.*

This position is currently supported by grant funding, which allows us to advance the county's strategic initiatives. Employment beyond the current grant period is dependent on funding availability. 

View the full job description here. 

Hiring Manager

Shonna Gray

Email: [email protected]

Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.
• Current license to practice (in good standing) as a registered nurse (RN) in Colorado. 
• Special certification as appropriate and required for expanded functions. 
• Current CPR required. 

Qualifications/Education

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a school accredited by the National League of Nursing (BSN) Required. Public Health experience preferred, or
• Valid compact state RN License required.
• Preferred experience: Maternal-Child Health, Home visitation or other Case Management experience, Public Health Nursing experience
• Bilingual Spanish/English Strongly Preferred