Public Health, Registered Nurse (RN)

Required qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to efficiently communicate in English both written and verbal. Ability to complete communicable disease investigations. Understanding of the community and its assessment in terms of health status, behaviors, practices and attitudes. Working knowledge of the Colorado Nurse Practice Act. Working knowledge of MS Office and other software, able to apply knowledge of computers within secure databases, able to learn new technologies. Can read, analyze, and interpret documents. Can respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to create trusting, therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. Able to compose presentations and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to work independently, with resources and support, to complete assignments, as well as ability to work as part of a team. Working knowledge of public health principles and practices. Professional nursing skills, including assessment and safe immunization practices. Ability to effectively prioritize assignments. Time management skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to colleagues, public groups, and/or stakeholders. Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Nursing or Associate’s Degree with one to two years related experience and/or training. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Valid Colorado Driver’s License required. Current BLS Certification preferred. NIMS certification required; can be obtained at job. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal physical effort generally required in the performance of duties under typically office conditions. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The position is required to walk, stand, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across an audience. Occasionally, the position may stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, drive, and lift up to 30 pounds. The noise level may be very quiet to noisy depending on the situation. ____________________________________________________________________________ The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. Alamosa County Public Health Department (ACPHD) believes that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is one where all employees and community partners, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, feel valued and respected. As an employer, we are committed to nondiscriminatory practices and providing equitable opportunities for employment and advancement.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.