Public Health Nurse/NFP

Montezuma County; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Montezuma County Health Department seeks a Public Health Nurse / Nurse Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor to deliver essential home-based public health services in Cortez, CO. The role focuses on NFP visits, immunizations, and linking families with resources.

Requirements include a BSN and Colorado RN licensure; driving license and liability coverage are also needed. Part-time position with collaborative, community-focused work.

Qualifications

• BSN and active Colorado RN licensure.
• Ability to read procedures, write reports, and speak in groups.
• Current Colorado RN license, liability insurance, and CO driver license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Nurse-Family Partnership home visits per guidelines.
• Attends NFP training and meetings as required.
• Provides referrals to community resources.
• Delivers immunizations and supports disease reporting/investigation.
• May supervise paraprofessional staff.
• Maintains emergency preparedness certifications.
• Ensures reliable attendance.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Confidentiality

Communication

Delegation

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptability

Professionalism

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

Program management software

Job description

Public Health Nurse/ Nurse Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor

Job Title:

Public Health Nurse / Nurse Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor

Department:

Public Health

Location:

Montezuma County Health Department

Employment Type:

Part-Time

Reports To:

Public Health Director

Summary

This role ensures delivery of essential public health services in a professional and collaborative way, supporting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and the wider community. The position primarily provides Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) home visiting services, along with other nursing and public health duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts NFP nurse home visits following program guidelines.
• Attends required NFP training and meetings.
• Provides referrals to community resources.
• Delivers immunization services and participates in communicable disease reporting/investigation when required.
• May supervise paraprofessional staff.
• Maintains emergency preparedness certifications.
• Ensures consistent, reliable attendance.

Core Competencies

Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, customer service, confidentiality, effective communication, delegation, cultural sensitivity, adaptability, professionalism, and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
• Ability to read procedural documents, write reports, and speak effectively in group settings.
• Basic math skills for budgeting/program calculations.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, internet, program management, and database software.
• Current Colorado RN license, liability insurance, and Colorado driver's license.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions. Requires regular sitting; occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and hearing. Must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds and possess a range of vision capabilities.