Registered Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership

El Paso County, Colorado, USA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County Public Health seeks registered nurses, new graduates, and nursing students for the Nurse‑Family Partnership home‑visiting program. You will deliver education and support to first‑time parents, building relationships from pregnancy through a child’s second birthday in home and community settings.

You’ll work autonomously with caseload management support, receive extensive NFP training, and collaborate with community partners to promote long‑term health, stability, and

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN required or current enrollment in RN program with eligible licensure.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure to practice in Colorado; CPR certification required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel within the county for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide immunizations, education, and support during home visits.
• Establish goals and outcomes with families and monitor progress.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Develop community relationships to support referrals.
• Coordinate with partners to promote child health and development.

Skills

Public health nursing

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

Training & presentation

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN or MSN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vision

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

Purpose

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

Values

Service Focused

• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Trustworthy
• Transparent

Job Summary

El Paso County Public Health welcomes applications from experienced nurses, recent graduates, and nursing students approaching graduation.

Are you a Registered Nurse who believes every family deserves a strong start? Join El Paso County’s Nurse-Family Partnership Program and use your nursing expertise to make a lasting difference for first‑time parents and their babies.

As a Nurse Home Visitor, you’ll focus on one family at a time, building meaningful relationships that begin during pregnancy and may continue until the child turns two. Through regular home and community‑based visits, you’ll provide individualized education, guidance, and support as families navigate pregnancy, childbirth, early parenting, child development, relationships, financial challenges, and other significant life events. You’ll meet clients where they are—both physically and emotionally—while respecting each family’s culture, strengths, choices, and goals.

This role offers autonomy to manage your schedule and caseload, along with the support needed to succeed in emotionally complex work. You’ll receive extensive NFP training, including professional‑boundary education, ongoing learning and reflective supervision, and access to clinical psychological support for challenging client situations. You’ll also collaborate with community partners and connect families with resources that promote long‑term health, stability, and self‑sufficiency.

If you’re ready to step away from high patient ratios and routine nights, weekends, and holidays, this is an opportunity to practice nursing differently. Enjoy a flexible weekday schedule, generous paid leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and the chance to see the long‑term impact of your work through a nationally recognized, evidence‑based program.

Position Overview

Performs clinical public health nursing services in department clinics and in community outreach settings for assigned program area. Provides immunizations, immune globulin, placement and reading of tuberculosis (TB) skin tests, health testing, and education for individuals, families, and community groups. This position is part of the Public Health Nurse career progression series, which includes Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse. An employee is eligible to advance to the next position within the series when the employee has met the criteria for advancement as notated within the job description and has received a recommendation from the Hiring Authority. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in‑person presence as an essential job function. This position may be dependent on variable funding sources, including categorical grants.

Compensation

Public Health Nurse:
Full Salary Range: $59,380.00 - $89,050.00 Annually

Hiring Range: $68,801 - $72,801 Annually

Anticipated Hiring Rate: $71,608.16 Annually

Senior Public Health Nurse:
Full Salary Range: $67,850.00 - $101,870.00 Annually

Hiring Range: $81,801 - $85,801 Annually

Anticipated Hiring Rate: $84,441.76 Annually

Work Schedule

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, subject to change.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Essential Duties

• Manages clinic activities, providing health and history assessment, disease prevention, and health promotion activities.
• Provides clinical public health nursing services in accordance with program and department guidelines. Screens and assesses clients for recommended services based on standard protocols and industry best practices.
• As assigned, prepares, measures, and administers immunizations to clients in a clinic setting; counsels clients about vaccine reactions and effectiveness; assesses for immediate reactions to vaccines.
• Administers TB skin tests and interprets results as needed.
• Assists clients and their families in establishing goals and outcomes. Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting clients in attaining their targeted goals. Evaluates client progress toward stated goals.
• Maintains records, files, data collection, and prepares correspondence.
• Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting clients in attaining their targeted goals. Evaluates client progress toward started goals.
• Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
• Assesses the impact of local environmental, cultural, and social patterns on the public's health through collaboration with service providers and systems. Collects, compiles, and analyzes data to identify needs and service gaps for individuals, families, and communities and informs the agency of the need.
• Recognizes patterns of illness indicative of disease and environmental hazards. Implements action necessary to curtail negative impacts of disease.
• Participates in Public Health outreach activities in the community. Serves as liaison between the medical and public health communities.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, community partners, and providers.
• Provides expert Public Health Nursing consultation within the agency and the community. Articulates the mission of public health and develops partnerships to accomplish agency goals. Interprets rules and regulations to sub‑groups in the community.
• Practices within the professional nursing model as described by the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
• As a Public Health Nurse, may be called upon to provide immunizations or support emergency response activities outside of the assigned program area as needed for public health response activities for which El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) is the lead agency.
• Participates in departmental emergency planning and response activities.
• Promotes public health within the community.
• Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive Public Health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervision Exercised

This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provide expertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance. Typically serves as a subject matter expert on the scope of functional area.

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of operations and services of the public health clinic and outreach activities, interviewing, principles of preventive health care, and the proper use of medical terminology.
• Knowledge and understanding of agency policies and procedures.
• Skill in demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude to cultivate relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Skill in training and presentation.
• Skill in using a personal computer and various software packages, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and organize projects among a broad spectrum of personnel, frequently under deadline pressure.
• Ability to respond in a flexible manner and reprioritize work as situations change.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Ability to identify problems and work creatively to develop resolutions and recommend corrective actions to supervisor, considering the impact of actions.
• Ability to identify results of efforts and problems identified/potential problems and to develop and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to write and maintain accurate records and reports to meet management objectives.
• Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
• Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to infections, blood, and contagious diseases.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or master’s degree in nursing (MSN).

Senior Nurse Requirements

• Two years of nursing experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bilingual fluency and proficiency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, speaking, and translation.

Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have current Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the State of Colorado; nurses with compact licensure must meet all licensure requirements set forth by the Colorado Board of Nursing within ninety days of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CPR Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Work Conditions

Work environment may include potential exposure to infections, blood, and contagious diseases; potential exposure to pets, secondhand smoke, and other environmental hazards. Some travel may be required; work may be assigned in various locations. Weekend and evening hours may be required. May be required to rotate day‑call and night‑call. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 25 pounds and bend at waist or knees to get down to child's level. Public Health employees are responsible for providing proof of vaccinations and/or tuberculosis testing as applicable to the specific position and must provide proof of completion of required vaccinations/testing or proof of initiation within sixty days of hire date.

The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug Screening

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre‑employment drug screen.