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MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
106 West North Street
Cortez, CO 81321
970-565-3056
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Public Health Nurse
Strong families start with a great nurse! Montezuma County Public Health Department has a part time 20 hour position for a Registered Nurse/BSN required in the Nurse Family Partnership program. Hourly rate $40/hour. This program delivers education and support to first-time parents using an evidence-based model. Must be willing to travel for program training. Experience in public health and/or maternal-child health preferred, bilingual a plus. Join the Montelores NFP team and transform the lives of families. Application, resume and cover letter must be dropped off or mailed to 106 West North St. Cortez, CO 81321. Position opened until filled with qualified applicant. Applications available online at www.montezumacounty.org.
Job Title: Public Health Nurse/Nurse Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor (Part Time)
Reports to: Agency Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Public Health
Prepared By/Date: Bobbi Lock, October 21, 2025
Approved By/Date: Travis Anderson, October 21, 2025
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for ensuring the provision of the core public health functions in a professional, coordinated, and collaborative manner. This position assists in promoting the health and well-being of the community, families and individuals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities may be one or more of the following: (Other duties may be assigned)
Attends all required trainings and meetings for the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) program
Perform nurse home visits following the NFP guidelines and curriculum
Refers clients to other community agencies for assistance as needed
Provides immunization services when needed
Conducts communicable disease reporting and investigation when needed
Supervises paraprofessional staff when needed
Obtain and maintain emergency preparedness and response certifications
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Competencies required to perform the job successfully include the following:
Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Technical Skills- Demonstrates attention to detail, accurate service and documentation
Customer Service- Manages difficult or emotional client situations; responds promptly to client needs
Interpersonal- Maintains confidentiality
Communication- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; writes clearly, informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar
Delegation- Delegates work assignments; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities
Diversity- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
Adaptability- Able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work, meetings and appointments on time; ensures responsibilities are covered when absent
Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
Professionalism- Accepts responsibility for own actions and carries self in a professional manner
Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions
Qualifications for an individual to perform this job successfully include being able to do each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required
Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups or employees.
Math Ability: Ability to calculate basic figures for budget and programmatic purposes
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software, spreadsheet software, Internet software, program management software and database software.
Certificates and Licenses: Current Colorado Registered Nurse License, current liability/malpractice insurance and a current Colorado driver’s license
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finer, handle, or fee; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.