Registered Nurse

This opportunity is scheduled at 32 hours per week & is benefits eligible

The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) promotes and protects the health and environment of Pueblo County through prevention strategies, advocacy, partnerships and leadership. We continually strive to ensure a thriving, healthy, and safe community. Each employee contributes to the implementation of the Strategic Plan and are important to the achievement of the mission.

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) provides nursing services to individuals, families and population groups. Nursing activities include but is not limited to, reproductive and sexual health services, utilization of current ACIP immunization recommendations, clinical services, care coordination services, disease investigation and control measures, child fatality prevention services, analysis of health data, and coalition building and collaboration with community partners. The PHN is generally assigned to one to two programs but are also expected to provide PHN services and functions as assigned.

PDPHE offers an exceptional benefits package including PERA, health, dental, vision insurance with an option for a Health Savings Account. Employees enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, 15 paid holidays and three additional paid, floating personal days and modified work schedules are offered in some instances.

PDPHE is an equal opportunity employer.

Ideal RN position with great Work/Life Balance for Nursing. No nights, weekends or holidays (unless an emergency). Flexible work schedule. Very limited physical work.

• Clinical Services

  • Performs assessments and provides interventions to individuals seeking reproductive and sexual health services including focus reproductive health exams, contraceptive counseling (including emergency contraception), STI testing and treatment, and health education.
  • Administer immunizations to infants, children, and adults following ACIP guidelines.
  • Conduct international travel consultations and provide related immunizations and preventive medications.
  • Deliver nursing care and interventions in collaboration with pediatric specialty providers.
  • Perform directly observed therapy (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). field-delivered therapy, and communicable disease prevention activities as needed.

  Care Coordination & Case Management

  • Assess client needs and coordinate care with other health professionals.
  • Authorize services, make referrals, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
  • Provide nursing consultations and recommendations to support medical needs.
  • May involve home visits or travel within Colorado.

  Community Health & Outreach

  • Provide outreach and nursing support to promote community health and wellbeing.
  • Obtain and effectively use community resources.
  • Analyze child fatality data and collaborate with partners to develop prevention strategies.
  • Assist in training new employees and support community education efforts.

  Safety, Compliance & Documentation

  • Maintain clean and safe exam rooms and work environments in compliance with legal and procedural standards.
  • Complete accurate and confidential charting using paper and electronic systems.
  • Exercise independent judgment, within RN scope of practice, in attaining program goals and activities while adhering to established protocols and seek supervision when needed.

  Professional Development & Agency Support

  • Participate in continuing education to ensure evidence-based care.
  • Contribute to strategic planning, performance management, quality improvement, and policy development.
  • Engage in emergency response training and drills using the incident command structure.
  • Perform other duties as needed to support program and agency goals.
  • Responds to public health emergencies, as needed, and…