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Arapahoe County Government RN/Senior RN - Nurse Liaison Program in Aurora, Colorado
Description This posting has been re-opened and if you have already applied, you are still being considered and will not be able to apply to this posting again.
No nights, no weekends, paid holidays, no overtime!! Are you tired of working in the hospital with no time off, being overworked and underappreciated? Public health nursing is a great change of pace from the exhausting work of bedside nursing to promoting wellness and serving the families in our community.
This is a hybrid position which allows for three days in the office and two days working remotely. The hybrid schedule requires flexibility to accommodate home visits Monday-Friday based on the family's availability.
Registered Nurses (RNs) serve as an integral part of Arapahoe County's Public Health Department, providing nursing care and services at clinics, home visits, and community outreach events with a focus on promoting health and disease prevention. This position will specifically work in the Nurse Liaison Program, a nurse home visiting program. This position will be providing public health nursing services in the home setting to children and their families.
The Arapahoe County Public Health Nurse Liaison assists Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) by conducting home visits and public health nursing assessments on the families referred that meet specified criteria. The Nurse Liaison assessment is designed to take an in depth look into three areas: the child's medical needs, the child's development, and caregiver resiliency and stability. The Nurse Liaison conducts home visits and completes nursing assessments with families referred by ACDHS during the 60-day intake assessment period and documents findings into required reporting programs. The Nurse Liaison works closely with ACDHS case workers in creating plans and providing education and resources to the families they serve. This position serves referred families within Arapahoe County and requires transportation and home visitation travel.
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The anticipated hiring range for a Registered Nurse is $62,602.54 to $93,904.46 per year. The anticipated hiring range for a Senior RN is $72,908.68 to $116,465.44 per year. This position will be located at 15192 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014. Duties
Direct Patient Care * Provides safe, effective, evidence-based patient care, including clear, accurate documentation, and referrals. Uses critical thinking skills and nursing expertise to effectively assess patients and care for their * Performs direct patient care during home visits, clinic visits, or at outdoor community clinics, fairs, and outreach events. * Maintains medical expertise, skills, and abilities to follow established processes and guidelines aligning with evidence-based care practices. * Collaborates with team members to provide resources and care/treatment options within the patient care setting. Escalates patient care situations as appropriate or necessary. * Documents patient cases and complies with timely documentation standard for patients and employees.
Community Outreach * As stipulated by grant deliverables, actively participates, and provides patient care and consultation via community outreach at indoor and outdoor clinics, events, and fairs. * Collaborates with community members, such as school personnel, childcare, and providers to form partnerships and relationships that improve community health outcomes.
Senior RN * Serves in a Lead capacity while performing Registered Nurse duties * May provide program leadership to professional and support positions and on-site supervision of the day-to-day activities of assigned programs. Lead accountability includes performing and delegating nursing tasks, interpreting program policy and procedures for staff, and working on special projects as assigned. * Assists personnel with technical expertise in providing public health services in compliance with olicy, procedures, and program protocols adopted by ACPH. Assists Public Health Nurses with resolving complex and difficult issues and situations. * Serves as a liaison between the Public Health Nurses and program leadership for to day-to-day program operations. * Assists in evaluation and implementation of nursing programs; makes recommendations to administration concerning planning activities. Recommends program policy and procedure through the supervisor to the manager for review, approval and implementation. * Coordinates the organization, assignment, and utilization of nursing personnel with adjacent program areas to facilitate staffing coverage for collateral programs and services. * Instructs staff in the methods, techniques and procedures utilized in assigned programs and services.
Emergency Preparedness and Response * Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness and response, as required. Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee and initiates corrective actions and responses pursuant to Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, and regulations. Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Registered Nurse * Strong case management, nursing assessment, and health education skills. * Relates well to all kinds of people, builds rapport, and establishes