Nurse Home Visitor (Bilingual) Eligible For Full Eagle County Benefits and Housing May Be Available!

Hiring Range: $37-$45/hr

*This is a full-time/other (30 - 40 hours per week) salaried position. This position is eligible for Eagle County benefits!

*Housing may be available!

This is a great position for new graduates who would like to further their training and certifications or for seasoned nurses who are tired of the crazy schedule and stress that can come along with many nursing positions. Our nurses can develop and foster long-term therapeutic relationships with clients while having autonomy and full control over their daily schedule. Some remote work is possible.

The Nurse Home Visitor (NHV) is a member of the Healthy Families team at Eagle County Public Health and Environment (ECPHE). The NHV delivers high-quality evidence-based services primarily through the Nurse-Family Partnership model while serving as a flexible clinical resource for addition to home visiting this role collaborates on broad community health initiatives and responds to evolving public health needs as they arise.

Bilingual (Spanish & English) fluency is required.

Development Opportunities are available! There are many opportunities to further your training and certifications with the ability to become a certified lactation counselor and obtain additional training in maternal and child health mental health and more.

*Applicants are encouraged to apply by Wednesday June 3rd; however this position will remain posted until filled.

The schedule will be flexible and can be based on the applicants preferred schedule- 30 to 40 hours per week generally between Mon-Fri. Some remote work may be available; however the position is expected to travel to clients homes throughout Eagle County and will be required to work in the Eagle office weekly.

Expectations for Everyone at Eagle County Public Health and Environment

• At Eagle County Public Health and Environment we believe that a community that values all people and their environment is the foundation for healthy living. This is why we envision a world where everyone in Eagle County thrives fueled by good health a connected community and a safe environment. So were on a mission to work with the community to unlock opportunities for a healthy life.

• Everyone at ECPHE is expected to have the ability to demonstrate an understanding of health equity and work towards a common goal of advancing and achieving health equity in Eagle County. Health equity is achieved when every person has the opportunity to attain their full health potential and no one is disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances. (CDC). Eagle County Public Health and Environment strives to create opportunities for individuals to meet their health potential.

• Eagle County Public Health and Environment is committed to the diversity of its staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services that help reduce inequities in Eagle County. We welcome and encourage applicants from all diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply for positions within the agency.

• Eagle County aspires to conduct its work in accordance with its core values:

  • Service - We put people first through responsive high-quality service that builds trust.
  • Team - We collaborate as one supporting each other and uniting around shared goals.
  • Accountability - We take ownership for our actions learn from results and deliver with integrity.
  • Respect - We value differences foster belonging and treat everyone with dignity.

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Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive in-home and telehealth nurse visits to eligible women and families adhering to the specific protocols visit guidelines and performance standards of applicable home visitation models.
• Manage an assigned caseload and maintain required scheduling slots to ensure timely visits for new families in accordance with program-specific protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive health and wellness screenings for prenatal/postpartum clients and infants identifying clinical emotional and social needs to to develop individualized family support plans.
• Develop trusting therapeutic relationships with families using concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing to support them in attaining targeted health and self-sufficiency goals.
• Collaborate with families to develop and implement individualized support plans providing education and interventions that improve parenting skills reduce stress and promote family health.
• Act as a liaison between families and community partners facilitating referrals and connections to resources.
• Maintain accurate timely and confidential client records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and program-specific nursing documentation systems.
• Actively participate in weekly team meetings clinical case conferences and reflective supervision to meet competency requirements and ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Actively engage in professional development to meet and maintain all nurse home visitor competency requirements as defined by program standards and Eagle County Public Health and Environment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local medical providers and referral sources to promote public awareness of home visiting services and support recruitment efforts.
• Use a health equity and trauma-informed lens in all work. Acts as a public health role model to exemplify the principles of social justice increase cultural responsiveness and work to close gaps in health outcomes that impact populations disproportionately.
• Collaborate with the Healthy Families team to provide additional programming support as necessary based on community needs.
• Programming will focus on the perinatal population and be tied to the Public Health priorities of increasing social connectedness and increasing access and quality of physical and mental health care.
• Collaborate across inter-departmental teams to support projects that align with county health priorities. This may include but is not limited to assisting with immunizations screenings or infectious disease investigations as required to support community health protection.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Observe safety and security procedures use equipment and materials safely and report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Serve the community by demonstrating Eagle County Government mission and core values and following relevant policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned including support of public health measures benefiting the community at large.

Qualifications

Education Experience Licensure Certification or Registration:

• A Bachelors degree or an Associates degree in nursing is required.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the State of Colorado is required. Nurses with compact licensure must meet all licensure requirements set forth by the Colorado Board of Nursing within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Two years of recent experience in maternal/child health public health home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing preferred OR any combination of education training and nursing experience to meet the needs of the position.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• A valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record is required.

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Culture and Benefits

Working in local government is one of the best career paths in the mountains. Your Career will Soar with Eagle County. Get started with us today!

• Why is Eagle County recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2022 Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness. Check out more awards here.
• Purpose! A modern values-driven workplace with more than 550 employees embracing a welcoming culture supportive leaders and an organization focused on our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All.
• Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities FREE CMC classes and Tuition reimbursement.
• Future-focused with our Strategic Plan on improving housing climate change and more.
• As a certified healthy workplace our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements paid volunteer time and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.

Great benefits! See the details

• Comprehensive and low-cost medical dental and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employee only)
• Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
• 15 paid holidays
• Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave
• Paid volunteer hours
• 8% (dollar-for-dollar match) retirement plan
• Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
• Eagle County University classes (internal training)
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Bilingual Pay Incentive
• Free bus pass and more

Relocation & Housing Information

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