Public Health Nurse

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Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

06/04/25

Division:

Public Health Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Jefferson County Public Health is currently hiring a Public Health Nurse (PHN) for our Sexual Health program with potential for expansion. This position involves clinical public health nursing work to promote health of individuals and impact communicable disease rates and improve access to high quality contraceptive and family planning services. The Nurse provides evidence-based medical and nursing care in the clinic setting, at outreach events and as part of field-delivered services. Knowledge of nursing, social and public health sciences aids in the assessment of overall health and psycho-social needs. This work involves intervention through direct services, health promotion and risk reduction education; referral of clients to community resources and supports; and facilitation of health care access.   

  

This position is within the JCPH Clinic Services Division which provides immunizations, communicable disease control, family planning and sexual health, and harm reduction services to our community. This position coordinates with various community-based health and service agencies to promote department and interagency program coordination. The ideal candidate has experience in a clinic setting and a background with family planning, contraception, STIs, and is motivated to learn while practicing with supervision under standing orders. Ability to communicate effectively with others is essential and fluency in Spanish is desired. This position must be comfortable seeing patients both in a clinic setting and conducting outreach within Jeffco jails, homeless centers, correctional facilities, other community locations, and individual patient homes.  Works as part of a team to deliver high-quality health care services, including sexual health.     

  

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time position that operates on a 4-day work week, with occasional flexed Fridays, evenings, and weekend shifts. 

May be required to travel within the County for outreach projects and field-delivered services.   

   

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $70,400- $82,000 USD Annually 

BENEFITS: 

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, more.  For more information, click Here for our Total Rewards summary.   

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  

Involves professional nursing work and case management in a clinic health care setting to include but are not limited to:  

• Work as part of a nursing team to deliver care in a culturally appropriate and client-centered manner to diverse populations.  

• Participate in development, implementation, ongoing quality improvement of JCPH Sexual Health Programs, including programs in the Jefferson County Jail and Field Delivered Therapy Program, and new service