Senior Public Health Nurse - Reproductive & Sexual Health

Senior Public Health Nurse – Reproductive & Sexual Health

This isn't a typical clinic nursing job. As a Senior Public Health Nurse on our team, you'll move between three distinct settings: a clinical environment for STI screening and reproductive health services, a local detention facility (1–2 visits per week), and community outreach events where you'll provide direct services and education.

You'll operate under standing orders from our medical director, obtaining sexual histories, screening and treating STIs, and connecting patients to further care and resources. There's also potential for field-delivered therapy — meeting patients where they are, always with a partner, always safely. The work is high impact with every single patient.

What you'll do day to day

• Conduct STI screening and treatment in clinic and at a county detention center under standing orders
• Obtain complete sexual histories and connect patients to appropriate care and community resources
• Provide reproductive and women's health services, including contraception and STI counseling
• Deliver patient education at community outreach events
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team including our medical director and jail medical providers
• Occasional field-delivered therapy (never alone — always with a partner)

What makes you a great fit

• Nursing license in good standing + public health nursing experience
• Background in women's health, reproductive health, or sexual health — this is where you'll stand out
• Comfortable coordinating across disciplines: physicians, community partners, correctional health staff
• Adaptable when program demands shift — you adjust without losing your footing
• You take pride in the care you give, even when the setting is unconventional
• Nonjudgmental approach with patients navigating complex social and health circumstances

About the detention center work

New to this? You won't be thrown in. Sheriff's Office staff provide full onboarding training before you begin. The environment is structured and — notably — often safer than a typical hospital setting. Hiring Rate: $84,441.76 Annually This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm or 8:30am -- 4:30pm, subject to change Hybrid schedule: One day per week remote eligibility after the initial 90-day period, subject to change based on business needs and manager approval.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Performs clinical public health nursing services in department clinics and in community outreach settings for assigned program area. Provides immunizations, immune globulin, placement and reading of tuberculosis (TB) skin tests, health testing, and education for individuals, families, and community groups.

This position is part of the Public Health Nurse career progression series, which includes Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function. This position may be dependent on variable funding sources, including categorical grants.

Manages clinic activities, providing health and history assessment, disease prevention, and health promotion activities.

Provides clinical public health nursing services in accordance with program and department guidelines. Screens and assesses clients for recommended services based on standard protocols and industry best practices.

As assigned, prepares, measures, and administers immunizations to clients in a clinic setting; counsels clients about vaccine reactions and effectiveness; assesses for immediate reactions to vaccines.

Administers TB skin tests and interprets results as needed.

Assists clients and their families in establishing goals and outcomes. Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting clients in attaining their targeted goals. Evaluates client progress toward stated goals.

Maintains records, files, data collection, and prepares correspondence.

Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.

Assesses the impact of local environmental, cultural, and social patterns on the public's health through collaboration with service providers and systems. Collects, compiles, and analyzes data to identify needs and service gaps for individuals, families, and communities and informs the agency of the need.

Recognizes patterns of illness indicative of disease and environmental hazards. Implements action necessary to curtail negative impacts of disease.

Participates in Public Health outreach activities in the community. Serves as liaison between the medical and public health communities.

Responds to inquiries from the public, community partners, and providers.

Provides expert Public Health Nursing consultation within the agency and the community. Articulates the mission of public health and develops partnerships to accomplish agency goals. Interprets rules and regulations to sub-groups in the community.

Practices within the professional nursing model as described by the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.

As a Public Health Nurse, may be called upon to provide immunizations or support emergency response activities outside of the assigned program area as needed for public health response activities for which El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) is the lead agency.

Participates in departmental emergency planning and response activities.

Promotes public health within the community.

Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive Public Health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.

Performs other duties as required.

Supervision Exercised: This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provide expertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance. Typically serves as a subject matter expert on the scope of functional area.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of operations and services of the public health clinic and outreach activities, interviewing, principles of preventive health care, and the proper use of medical terminology.
• Knowledge and understanding of agency policies and procedures.
• Skill in demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude to cultivate relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Skill in training and presentation.
• Skill in using a personal computer and various software packages, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and organize projects among a broad spectrum of personnel, frequently under deadline pressure.
• Ability to respond in a flexible manner and reprioritize work as situations change.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Ability to identify problems and work creatively to develop resolutions and recommend corrective actions to supervisor, considering the impact of actions.
• Ability to identify results of efforts and problems identified/potential problems and to develop and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to write and maintain accurate records and reports to meet management objectives.
• Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
• Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to infections, blood, and contagious diseases.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or master's degree in nursing (MSN).
• Two years of nursing experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bilingual fluency and proficiency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, speaking, and translation.

Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have current Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the State of Colorado; nurses with compact licensure must meet all licensure requirements set forth by the Colorado Board of Nursing within ninety days of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CPR Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements