PNSP Nurse Home Visitor

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? The 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.

• 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 opioid or substance use disorder, including relapse prevention strategies, harm reduction education, 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.

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to 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, and the ability to maintain boundaries while fostering trust and emotional resilience.

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado.
• One year of experience providing health services as a registered nurse.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid by date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license by date of hire.
• Preferred:
  One year of experience in a specific nursing program relevant to the role.

• 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

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.

This position is expected to last approximately three years, with the potential for extension. Compensation is typically offered at or below the midpoint of the salary range, depending on experience.

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.

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

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.