Public Health Nurse I or II

Garfield County Govt., CO; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Disability & Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Employee Wellness Programs

Employee Gyms

Job summary

Garfield County Public Health is seeking Public Health Nurses I or II to provide comprehensive professional nursing services across offices, clinics, and community settings. These roles require coordination with local stakeholders and participation in educational outreach.

Ideal candidates will perform routine nursing duties under supervision (I) or independently (II), with opportunities to contribute to public health initiatives and emergency response as needed.

Qualifications

• Core public health competencies expected for the role.
• Commitment to serving Garfield County citizens.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive professional public health nursing services.
• Perform routine nursing services in offices, clinics, and community settings.
• Participate in education and outreach activities.
• Respond to emergencies as required.

Skills

Public Service

Customer Service

Stewardship & Innovation

Teamwork

Business Technology

Communication

Integrity

Public Health Nursing

Job description

Application clsoing date: 9/4/2026

Application clsoing date: 9/4/2026 Hiring Pay Range: Nurse I: $54,491.20 - $70,428.80 ($27.64 - $33.86) Nurse II: $65,811.20 - $80,620.80 ($31.64 - $38.76)

Full Pay Range: Nurse I: $57,491.20 - $83,366.40 ($27.64 - $40.08) Nurse II: $65,811.20 - $95,430.40 ($31.64 - $45.88)

FLSA: Exempt

Supervision Non-Supervisory.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Public Health Nurse I: This is the entry level position in public health nursing classification series. This position is responsible for performing the more routine tasks and duties assigned. Assignments are generally limited in scope and are performed within a procedural framework.
• Public Health Nurse II: This is the fully competent level classification in this series. Incumbents independently perform the full range of public health nursing services for complex client cases.

General Purpose Of Job

Provide comprehensive professional public health nursing services in a variety of office, clinic, and community settings.

Essential Job Functions

(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)

Public Health Nurse I

• Under close supervision, performs routine public health nursing services for the public in offices, outlying clinics, and community settings.
• Participates in Garfield County Public Health activities requiring RN participation and community outreach.
• Participates in continuing education offerings.
• Reviews all work products to ensure highest level of quality.
• Performs emergency response roles, as requested.

Public Health Nurse II

• Under minimal supervision, performs all essential functions of PHN I.
• Performs comprehensive public health nursing services for the public in offices, outlying clinics, and community settings.
• Represents the department as a health resource person, in community health organizations, programs and activities.
• Contributes to preceptorship of professional nursing students as assigned.
• Participates in group teaching to client and community groups.
• Performs emergency response roles, as required.
• May assist with ordering and maintaining supplies necessary for program area.

Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)

• Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
• Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
• Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.
• Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
• Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
• Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
• Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions.
• Public Health Nursing: Understands the principles, practices, and objectives of professional and public health nursing. Can provide core public health functions and essential services.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Gyms

To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/human-resources/benefits-brochure/