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Job description
Public Health Nurse
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.
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.
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.
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
Worksite address
fort collins, CO, 80523, US
Who can apply
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