Public Health Nurse I or II

Garfield County Colorado; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Garfield County Public Health seeks Public Health Nurses I or II to provide comprehensive professional nursing services across offices, clinics, and community settings.

Responsibilities include routine PHN tasks under supervision (I) or full responsibilities (II), participation in community health activities, teaching to clients, and precepting nursing students while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• May assist with ordering and maintaining supplies necessary for program area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Public Health Nurse I duties include routine nursing services in offices, clinics, and communities.
• Public Health Nurse II duties include broader scope and leadership in PHN activities.
• Represent the department in community health organizations and programs.
• Precept students and co-teach to community groups.
• Assist with supplies for the program area.

Skills

RN license

Public health nursing

Community outreach

Public service

Job description

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

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

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.

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.
• May assist with ordering and maintaining supplies necessary for program area.

Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• 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.

Physical Activities and Work Environment

The physical activities and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Physical Activities

• Mobility: Must have the ability to move around diverse healthcare settings, including clinics, homes, and community centers, to provide nursing services.
• Lifting and Positioning: Should be capable of assisting patients with mobility, which may involve lifting and positioning individuals with physical limitations, up to 45 pounds unassisted.
• Bending and Stooping: Be able to bend, stoop, and kneel when assessing patients, providing treatments, or accessing medical supplies.
• Grasping and Manipulating: Proficient in handling medical equipment, administering medications, and performing procedures that require precision and dexterity.
• Physical Contact: Be prepared for physical contact when conducting patient assessments, administering injections, or providing hands-on care.
• Visual Acuity: sufficient for assessing patient conditions, reading medical records, and administering medications accurately.
• Hearing: Hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Sitting: Ability to sit during documentation and planning sessions, often in clinical settings or offices.
• Fine Motor Skills: Display precise fine motor skills when performing medical procedures, documenting patient information, and using medical equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment varies from clinical facilities to community spaces, involving travel and exposure to diverse areas. Hazards such as infectious diseases, chemical exposures, and unpredictable situations may be encountered. In office settings, tasks are typically performed seated. Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments are required.

Work Hours

• Regular Full-Time position, 40 hours per week.
• Hours are typically 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
• There may be times when an employee may need to work outside the established work week, such as after hours or on the weekend.

Required Travel

The employee will frequently be required to travel within the County.

Technology and Equipment

Computer and relevant software applications, spreadsheets, calendars, and word processing. Will also work with calculators, telephone systems, and mobile phones. Will frequently work with medical equipment such as vaccine equipment, physical assessment tools, personal protection equipment, and emergency communication devices.

Note

This position requires a pre-employment background check which will include a Criminal Background Check, Education Verification, Employment Verification, and Motor Vehicle Record. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these items.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Nothing in this job description restricts Garfield County’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the County’s current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the County change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the County.

In times of public health emergency, the employee will be required to report for specialized duties inside or outside Garfield County once their critical personal and family emergency responsibilities have been met.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Rifle, Colorado

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

Hiring Range I: $57,491.20 - $70,428.80 II: $65,811.20 - $80,620.80

Full Pay Range I: $57,491.20 - $83,366.40 II: 65,811.20 - $95,430.40

Driving Classification Essential

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Req Number PUB-26-00008

Open Date 8/7/2026

About the Organization

Garfield County, Colorado consists of rugged alpine vistas and high desert mountains in the Rocky Mountain region, which dwells along the Continental Divide. Garfield County is located in western Colorado, where outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting and kayaking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. It is home to the second largest designated wilderness area in Colorado - the Flattops Wilderness, the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, a popular family ski resort, and Hanging Lake, designated as a National Natural Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior in 2011.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Garfield County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.