PNSP Nurse Home Visitor

PNSP Nurse Home Visitor

Salary

$32.19 - $45.06 Hourly

Location

FC 1525 Blue Spruce, CO

Job Type

Limited Term

Job Number

202600187

Department

Health and Environment

Opening Date

05/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Full/Part Time

Full Time

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Overview

Are you a caring and dedicated Public Health Nurse who is passionate about education, advocacy, and supporting maternal-child health? Do you thrive when supporting young families through some of their most important-and vulnerable-moments? Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join a vital program serving pregnant and postpartum individuals and their infants.

In this role, you will guide families through pregnancy and early childhood, with a special focus on improving health outcomes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, supporting secure parent-child attachment, promoting early childhood well-being, and addressing the unique needs of families impacted by Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) or co-occurring Substance Use Disorders (SUD). If you're driven to make a meaningful difference and to help young families thrive, we invite you to bring your expertise and heart to our team.

LCDHE is committed to ensuring everyone in Larimer County has the opportunity for a healthy life. We act with integrity, serve with purpose, and approach our work with compassion, curiosity, and a focus on health equity. We foster connection, support all team members, especially those from historically underrepresented communities, and actively address unconscious bias through education and open dialogue. If you value inclusion, learning, and turning core values into action, we invite you to join us in creating a workplace and community where everyone can thrive.

To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.

Responsibilities

What youll be doing:

• Establish and maintain trusting, therapeutic relationships with pregnant and postpartum clients and conduct home visits following nursing practice standards.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments that address physical health, behavioral health, environmental stressors, social determinants of health, and family strengths.

• Provide education on pregnancy, infant health, parenting, child development, and safety.

• Support families navigating OUD/SUD, including relapse prevention strategies, harm reduction education, MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) coordination, and overdose prevention.

• Stay current with perinatal nursing practices, early childhood development, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, harm reduction measures and public health principles.

• Develop and regularly update individualized nursing care plans based on client strengths, goals, and identified needs.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, community agencies, and healthcare providers to coordinate services and address barriers.

• Participate in reflective supervision, case conferences, and ongoing professional development.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Public_Health_Nurse_II.

What were looking for:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Promote health equity by ensuring culturally responsive and person-centered care for all clients.
• Ability to work independently in clients' homes and community settings with a diverse population.
• Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Empathy, patience, ability to maintain boundaries while fostering trust and emotional resilience.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Bachelors Degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in Nursing from an accredited college or university required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado required.
• One (1) year experience in providing health services as a Registered Nurse required.
• Possession of CPR and First Aid certifications by date of hire required.
• Possession of a valid Drivers License by date of hire required.
• One year (1) of experience in specific nursing program relevant to the role they will perform preferred.

Benefits

Here's what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer Countys Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

Schedule

The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. During the initial six-month probationary period, the individual hired may telework up to one day per week, if business needs allow. After successfully completing the probationary period, the individual may telework up to two days per week, depending on business plans and operational needs. Additionally, this position includes assignments that require in-community work, which may affect the hybrid remote schedule. Your specific schedule will be discussed with you to ensure it aligns with your roles business needs.

This position is expected to last approximately three years, with the potential for extension. Compensation is typically offered at or below the midpoint of the salary range, depending on experience.

Please Note

The Department of Health and Environment has a vaccine requirement. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the vaccine requirements or request a waiver.

Other Info

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer Countys Benefits.

01

Please choose one of the Larimer County guiding principles listed that you feel most applies to you and this position - Larimer County will add value to the lives of its citizens today and in the future by:

• Being good stewards of public resources.
• Promoting innovation, adaptability, and committing to continuous improvement.
• Providing consistent quality customer service.
• Empowering people to take responsibility.
• Cultivating collaborative partnerships.
• Being a fulfilling, respectful, and enjoyable place to work.

02

Based on your choice in the previous question, describe how you would apply this guiding principle in this position.

03

Are you a current or previous employee of Larimer County?

• Yes
• No

04

To be considered for this position, a resume and a cover letter need to be attached to your application. Did you remember to attach both of these documents to your application?

• Yes
• No

05

The Department of Health and Environment has a vaccine requirement. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the vaccine requirements or request a waiver. Do you understand this requirement? Yes/No.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a Bachelors Degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in Nursing from an accredited college or university? Related education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

• Yes
• No

07

Are you Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have at least one (1) year experience in providing health services as a Registered Nurse?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have the ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications by date of hire?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have the ability to obtain a valid Drivers License by date of hire?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have at least one year (1) of experience in specific nursing program relevant to the role they will perform?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Larimer County