Job Description

Posting number: 202600351

Department: Health and Environment

Job classification: Public Health Nurse II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Nursing

Summary

Are you a caring and dedicated Public Health Nurse who is passionate about education, advocacy, and supporting maternal–child health? Do you thrive when supporting young families through some of their most important—and vulnerable—moments? Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join a vital program serving pregnant and postpartum individuals and their infants.

In this role, you will guide families through pregnancy and early childhood, with a special focus on improving health outcomes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, supporting secure parent-child attachment, promoting early childhood well-being, and addressing the unique needs of families impacted by Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) or co-occurring Substance Use Disorders (SUD). If you’re driven to make a meaningful difference and to help young families thrive, we invite you to bring your expertise and heart to our team.

LCDHE is committed to ensuring everyone in Larimer County has the opportunity for a healthy life. We act with integrity, serve with purpose, and approach our work with compassion, curiosity, and a focus on health equity. We foster connection, support all team members, especially those from historically underrepresented communities, and actively address unconscious bias through education and open dialogue. If you value inclusion, learning, and turning core values into action, we invite you to join us in creating a workplace and community where everyone can thrive.

To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.

Examples of duties

What you'll be doing:

• Establish and maintain trusting, therapeutic relationships with pregnant and postpartum clients and conduct home visits following nursing practice standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments that address physical health, behavioral health, environmental stressors, social determinants of health, and family strengths.
• Provide education on pregnancy, infant health, parenting, child development, and safety.
• Support families navigating OUD/SUD, including relapse prevention strategies, harm reduction education, MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) coordination, and overdose prevention.
• Stay current with perinatal nursing practices, early childhood development, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, harm reduction measures and public health principles.
• Develop and regularly update individualized nursing care plans based on client strengths, goals, and identified needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, community agencies, and healthcare providers to coordinate services and address barriers.
• Participate in reflective supervision, case conferences, and ongoing professional development.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Public_Health_Nurse_II.

What we're looking for

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Promote health equity by ensuring culturally responsive and person-centered care for all clients.
• Ability to work independently in clients’ homes and community settings with a diverse population.
• Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Empathy, patience, ability to maintain boundaries while fostering trust and emotional resilience.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in Nursing from an accredited college or university required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado required.
• One (1) year experience in providing health services as a Registered Nurse required.
• Possession of CPR and First Aid certifications by date of hire required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• One year (1) of experience in specific nursing program relevant to the role they will perform preferred.

Benefits

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

Supplemental informationSchedule

The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. During the initial six-month probationary period, the individual hired may telework up to one day per week, if business needs allow. After successfully completing the probationary period, the individual may telework up to two days per week, depending on business plans and operational needs. Additionally, this position includes assignments that require in-community work, which may affect the hybrid remote schedule. Your specific schedule will be discussed with you to ensure it aligns with your role's business needs.

Please Note

The posted salary range reflects the full range for this position. Starting pay is based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity, with new hires typically placed within the lower to middle portion of the range.

The Department of Health and Environment has a vaccine requirement. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the vaccine requirements or request a waiver.

Other Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.