Public Health Nurse - Closes 11/2/2026

Southern Ute Indian Tribe; Ignacio (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Ignacio, CO is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver public health nursing care and case management to individuals, families and the community. The role is graded N16 with a pay rate of $39.56/hour.

The position requires an AA/AS or Nursing Diploma, Colorado RN licensure, and at least 1 year of specialized community health experience. BLS, basic computer skills (Word/Excel), and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Must have AA/AS or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Must maintain unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado.
• Must have 1 year of specialized experience delivering health and nursing care to individuals, families and schools within communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide public health nursing care and case management to individuals, families and the community.

Skills

Public health nursing

Case management

Counseling

Education

AA/AS or Nursing Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Closing Date

Position closes at 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on 11/2/2026.

Position Summary

This is a Registered Nurse position responsible for providing public health nursing care and case management to individuals, families, and the community. This position is a grade N16; pay is $39.56/hour.

Education And Experience

• Must have an AA/AS or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Must maintain unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado.
• Must have 1 year of specialized experience which includes delivering health and nursing care to individuals, families and schools within communities and using initiative and judgment in covering a range of nursing services through counseling, teaching and follow up within established plans, policies and objectives of the agency.
• Must maintain basic life support certification.
• Must have computer experience in software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must provide current immunization records or obtain required immunizations at the Tribal Health Center prior to starting work to meet regulations required for all clinical providers.
• Must provide recent TB test results or be able to obtain a TB test at the Tribal Health Center prior to starting work.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License for state of residency and be insurable under the Tribal Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• Must pass a thorough criminal history background check including fingerprints.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of Indian Self Determination P.L. 93-638
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Prior work experience with Native American Indian Tribes.

Company

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Job Location

Ignacio, CO

Hiring Preference

TERO Preference.