Registered Nurse/Senior Registered Nurse - Immunizations (Temporary, part-time)
Arapahoe County, Aurora, CO, United States
Overview
Registered Nurse/Senior Registered Nurse - Immunizations (Temporary)
Job Number: 508
Salary: $31.74 - 59.04 hourly
Department/Office: Public Health
Division: Nursing
Location: 15400 E. 14th Pl., Aurora, CO, 80011
Job Type: Temporary
Posting Date: 04/01/2026
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
This position is temporary part-time (approximately 20 hours a week) with an anticipated length of about 6 months. The position is with the Immunization Program, which provides services in Aurora, Englewood, and various community-based mobile sites to provide protection from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Description of Job:
Registered Nurses (RNs) serve as an integral part of Arapahoe County’s Public Health Department, providing nursing care and services at clinics, home visits, and community outreach events with a focus on promoting health and disease prevention.
Direct Patient Care
Provides safe, effective, evidence-based patient care, including clear, accurate documentation, and referrals. Uses critical thinking skills and nursing expertise to assess patients and care for their health.
Performs direct patient care during home visits.
Maintains medical expertise, skills, and abilities to follow established processes and guidelines aligning with evidence-based care practices.
Collaborates with team members to provide resources and care/treatment options within the home setting. Escalates patient care situations as appropriate or necessary.
Documents patient cases and complies with timely documentation standards for patients and employees.
Community Outreach
Actively participates in and provides patient care and consultation with human services.
Collaborates with community members (e.g., school personnel, childcare providers) to form partnerships that improve community health outcomes.
Responsibilities and Leadership (Senior Nurse)
Senior RN duties include serving in a lead capacity while performing RN duties and providing program leadership to professional and support staff, including on-site supervision of day-to-day activities.
Lead accountability includes performing and delegating nursing tasks, interpreting program policy and procedures, and working on special projects as assigned.
Assist personnel with technical expertise in public health services and assist Public Health Nurses with resolving complex issues.
Serve as a liaison between Public Health Nurses and program leadership for day-to-day operations.
Assist in evaluation and implementation of nursing programs and recommend program policy and procedure through the supervisor to the manager for review and implementation.
Coordinate organization, assignment, and utilization of nursing personnel to facilitate staffing coverage.
Instruct staff in methods, techniques, and procedures utilized in assigned programs and services.
This position is for the Immunization Program to temporarily support clinics in Aurora, Englewood, and at mobile sites.
Requirements
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Respond to public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Participate in exercises and drills, complete trainings, and initiate corrective actions as required by law and regulations.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Strong case management, nursing assessment, and health education skills.
Relates well to diverse people, builds rapport, and establishes trust.
Ability to deliver hard messages sensitively and compassionately.
Ability to stay calm and in control during emergencies.
Behavioral Competencies
(required for all positions at ACG):
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an NLN- or AACN-accredited program.
Must be licensed to practice as an RN in Colorado or a Compact State (within first 3 months of employment). BLS and CPR certification.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree
Pre-Employment and Post-Employment
Pre-employment testing including motor vehicle record check; background check.
Stay up to date on required training, certifications, and licensures post-employment.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Work is conducted in homes and community settings, with travel to other locations. Frequent driving and field work.
Exposure to variable environments, including potential hazards and infectious agents; use PPE as required.
Additional Information
This program supports immunization services in Aurora, Englewood, and mobile sites. Arapahoe County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected grounds. Applicants are expected to comply with applicable laws and policies.
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Registered Nurse/Senior Registered Nurse - Immunizations (Temporary)
Job Number: 508
Salary: $31.74 - 59.04 hourly
Department/Office: Public Health
Division: Nursing
Location: 15400 E. 14th Pl., Aurora, CO, 80011
Job Type: Temporary
Posting Date: 04/01/2026
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
This position is temporary part-time (approximately 20 hours a week) with an anticipated length of about 6 months. The position is with the Immunization Program, which provides services in Aurora, Englewood, and various community-based mobile sites to provide protection from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Description of Job:
Registered Nurses (RNs) serve as an integral part of Arapahoe County’s Public Health Department, providing nursing care and services at clinics, home visits, and community outreach events with a focus on promoting health and disease prevention.
Direct Patient Care
Provides safe, effective, evidence-based patient care, including clear, accurate documentation, and referrals. Uses critical thinking skills and nursing expertise to assess patients and care for their health.
Performs direct patient care during home visits.
Maintains medical expertise, skills, and abilities to follow established processes and guidelines aligning with evidence-based care practices.
Collaborates with team members to provide resources and care/treatment options within the home setting. Escalates patient care situations as appropriate or necessary.
Documents patient cases and complies with timely documentation standards for patients and employees.
Community Outreach
Actively participates in and provides patient care and consultation with human services.
Collaborates with community members (e.g., school personnel, childcare providers) to form partnerships that improve community health outcomes.
Responsibilities and Leadership (Senior Nurse)
Senior RN duties include serving in a lead capacity while performing RN duties and providing program leadership to professional and support staff, including on-site supervision of day-to-day activities.
Lead accountability includes performing and delegating nursing tasks, interpreting program policy and procedures, and working on special projects as assigned.
Assist personnel with technical expertise in public health services and assist Public Health Nurses with resolving complex issues.
Serve as a liaison between Public Health Nurses and program leadership for day-to-day operations.
Assist in evaluation and implementation of nursing programs and recommend program policy and procedure through the supervisor to the manager for review and implementation.
Coordinate organization, assignment, and utilization of nursing personnel to facilitate staffing coverage.
Instruct staff in methods, techniques, and procedures utilized in assigned programs and services.
This position is for the Immunization Program to temporarily support clinics in Aurora, Englewood, and at mobile sites.
Requirements
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Respond to public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Participate in exercises and drills, complete trainings, and initiate corrective actions as required by law and regulations.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Strong case management, nursing assessment, and health education skills.
Relates well to diverse people, builds rapport, and establishes trust.
Ability to deliver hard messages sensitively and compassionately.
Ability to stay calm and in control during emergencies.
Behavioral Competencies
(required for all positions at ACG):
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an NLN- or AACN-accredited program.
Must be licensed to practice as an RN in Colorado or a Compact State (within first 3 months of employment). BLS and CPR certification.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree
Pre-Employment and Post-Employment
Pre-employment testing including motor vehicle record check; background check.
Stay up to date on required training, certifications, and licensures post-employment.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Work is conducted in homes and community settings, with travel to other locations. Frequent driving and field work.
Exposure to variable environments, including potential hazards and infectious agents; use PPE as required.
Additional Information
This program supports immunization services in Aurora, Englewood, and mobile sites. Arapahoe County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected grounds. Applicants are expected to comply with applicable laws and policies.
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