Clinic Services Public Health Nurse

Job Description:

Clinic Services Public Health Nurse

Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
07/28/25
Division:
Public Health Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

This Clinic Services Public Health Nurse (PHN) position at Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) involves clinical and community-setting public health nursing work to promote and protect the health of individuals, families, and populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences. This work involves intervention through direct services; health promotion and risk reduction education; referral of clients to community resources; and facilitation of health care access. This position is located with the JCPH Clinic Services division, which provides immunization, youth nicotine cessation, sexual health, and harm reduction services to our community. The Public Health Nurse works as part of a team to deliver evidence-based, high-quality preventive health services in the clinic setting and on outreach.

The ideal candidate has strong emotional intelligence, is passionate about health equity, and has experience in a clinic setting, specifically in a public health role, with a background in immunizations, nicotine cessation, family planning, contraception, STIs, and/or harm reduction. This individual will be motivated to learn while practicing under standing orders, will excel at developing relationships and trust with clients, and will be able to constructively engage with both internal and external partners in the local public health system. Ability to communicate effectively with others is essential. The right candidate for this role will be comfortable seeing patients in a clinic setting, on outreach, and in client homes.

SCHEDULE:

This position typically operates on a 4-day work week, Monday-Thursday with occasional flexed Friday, evening and weekend shifts as needed.

This is an on-site, clinic-based role with travel throughout the county for outreach events.

**No holidays are required!**

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $70,000-$82,000 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Deliver individualized, culturally competent, and ethical client care to individuals and families. Deliver person-centered care based on positive, respectful relationships utilizing reflective communication skills to a diverse population.
• Conduct care coordination and health management with clients in the areas of sexual health, harm reduction, and immunizations.
• Participate in communicable disease control work.
• Interview clients to obtain personal and routine health information in accordance with established policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Review immunization records for compliance and counsel clients about vaccine and medication efficacy, reactions, and effectiveness. Prepare, and administer immunizations and medications to clients in accordance with JCPH policies, procedures, and protocols and medical director's standing orders.
• Work within clinical protocols and standing orders to order appropriate STI screening; dispense contraceptive methods; administer injections, STI treatment medications, and immunizations; and make referrals.
• Document client care via electronic health records and paper files accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Support laboratory and pharmacy functions.
• Maintain working knowledge and expertise about immunizations and serve as a subject matter expert on vaccines for the community.
• Administrative duties as assigned related to clinical programming and grant deliverables.
• Respond to health care emergencies as needed. Participate in JCPH emergency preparedness trainings as appropriate. Perform duties as assigned during a natural or bio-terrorism emergency.
• Assess community needs. Collaborate with community agencies, boards, and coalitions to address identified needs and prevention priorities. Create and maintain partnerships with community agencies to obtain essential client materials and resources. Promote department programs to community and maintain awareness of current community health care needs.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to community partners and the public on topics such as immunizations, reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections, and others as requested.
• Participate in program planning and evaluation, policy development, and quality improvement projects as appropriate.
• Precept and mentor nursing students during community/public clinical health rotations. Serve as preceptor and mentor for new employees.
• Participate in ongoing relevant professional development.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and minimum one (1) year of work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For example, applicants will meet minimal qualifications if they have an Associate’s degree and 3 years of experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado, or in a state that has enacted the RN Nurse Licensure Compact at time of employment.
• Current CPR Certification at hire.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Preferred - two (2) additional years of experience above the minimum requirements.
• Strongly prefer experience in public health nursing, including family planning, sexual health,communicable disease control, and/or immunization experience.
• Experience in use of Electronic Health Records.
• Spanish speaking ability preferred, but not required. JCPH has a policy to additionally compensate workforce members who are able to demonstrate bilingual language skills.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and reference checks.
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

Education:

Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year

Certifications:
Licensed Registered Nurse - State of Colorado
Languages:

Category:
Health & Human Services

Salary:

$70,000-$82,000