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Nursing Program Administrator

Salary

$101,332.65 - $151,998.98 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07221

Department

Public Health Department

Division

Public Health Nursing

Opening Date

11/04/2025

Closing Date

11/11/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Adams County Health Department Nursing Division is comprised of Nurse Family Partnership, Nurse Support Program, Harm Reduction, Sexual Health, Immunizations, Child Maltreatment and Fatality Prevention, and Care Coordinator for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. The Nursing Division is made up of clinical support staff, medical assistants, harm reduction specialists, operations support, nurses, advanced practice nurses, and midwives.

As a public health professional at ACHD, your work extends beyond clinical care—it's a calling to help prevent illness, promote well-being, and safeguard the health of communities. Every interaction, every program, and every initiative you undertake is fueled by a commitment to create healthier, more resilient communities where every individual can thrive. ACHD Nursing Division staff work diligently to be proactive, responsive, and adaptable in a landscape of ongoing and emerging challenges. Nursing care occurs anywhere the community lives, focusing on accessibility, community engagement, and building trust.

In this dynamic and ever-evolving field of public health, you are dedicated to lifelong learning, staying abreast of the latest research, trends, and best practices to deliver evidence-based care and drive positive change. You are not just a healthcare provider; you are an educator, advocate, and ally, committed to fostering a culture of health, resilience, and well-being.

Join us in our mission to build a healthier, more equitable future where every individual can live their healthiest life possible.

Examples of Duties for Success

The position focuses on the overall program and project implementation of assigned services. The position focuses on the implementation of county-wide clinical programs in coordination with community partners and other county departments. The position may support other public health services such as communicable disease, emergency response, and population health strategy.

This position performs a wide variety of professional duties and responsibilities including leading the administration, coordination, and implementation of federal, state, and local grant programs. Additionally, the Administrator is responsible for ensuring clinical performance and provision of nursing care in compliance with the State Board of Nursing and American Nurses Association standards and scope of nursing practice. Key components of this position include collaborative planning with staff, multi-tasking, and problem solving, as well as program development, fiscal tracking, independent project management, and reporting. This position involves interpersonal relationships within the Health Department, Human Services, healthcare community, partners, and the public and requires a high degree of professionalism, tact, and good judgment and communication skills.

+ Leads the planning, organizing, budgeting, project management, and compliance monitoring of assigned service area (Nurse Home Visitation, Sexual Health, or Immunizations).

+ Develops the required Quality Improvement Plan, Community Engagement Plan, Strategic Plan, Annual Report, and Performance Assessment in coordination with Performance Excellence, and in compliance with CMS regulations that identify community needs especially those impacted by health inequities.

+ Develops program goals and objectives through research, data analysis, and public input.

+ Leads, facilitates, and manages programmatic community engagement and outreach.

+ Maintains clear communication with internal and external partners in regards to nursing services and health department public health functions.

+ Evaluates funding applications, prepares cost-benefit analysis, prepares and presents project descriptions, and makes funding recommendations to Division Director, Public Health Leadership Team, and Board of Health.

+ Reviews drawdowns, tracks program and project balances, and makes applicable budget modifications.

+ Develops and maintains systems, methods, and procedures to facilitate grant budgeting and tracking of allocations to cost centers.

+ Oversee, conduct, and delegate compliance and performance monitoring of grant funded projects and activities.

+ Develops and implements policies and procedures for assigned program clinical services.

+ Develops and oversees clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record and development of Informatics systems.

+ Writes and implements contracts and agreements to carry out clinical programming.

+ Prepares analyses, makes recommendations, prepares and executes presentations, and prepares and presents written reports.

+ Prepares and presents public hearing and study session packets to the Board of Health.

+ Works closely with other Adams County departments including the County Attorney’s Office, Budget & Finance, Community Safety & Well-Being, and Human Services.

+ Works closely with jurisdictional partners, stakeholders, community-based organizations, healthcare provider, and contractors to ensure successful outreach.

+ Responsible for approving new clinical guidelines and nursing interventions, may include laboratory and pharmaceutical compliance.

+ Leadership development and succession planning.

+ Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Additional Duties:

+ Assists in the orientation and training of new employees, students, and volunteers.

+ Participates in quality improvement projects.

+ Maintains electronic health record (EHR) proficiency and skills as necessary for daily duties.

Qualifications for Success

+ Quality:Makes good and timely decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

+ Informing: Provides timely and relevant information to colleagues, stakeholders, or the public using appropriate means to facilitate understanding and decision making.

+ Teamwork: Must work as a part of the team, bringing together relevant partners (internally and externally) to achieve goals and objectives. Must be able to take the lead, when necessary, but also follow through on other’s directives.

+ Organizing:Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, and support) to execute tasks; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.

+ Problem Solving:Uses rigorous logic and reasoning methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the easiest answers. Must be able to make a good decision and stick with it.

+ Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to complete tasks; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others cannot; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

+ Written Communications:Can write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect to specific audiences.

+ Technical:Understands the principles, methods, and practices of federal grant administration. Has the ability to interpret and communicate complex Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Interpret, apply and contribute to administrative, departmental, and divisional policies and procedures.

Clinical Nursing Qualifications for Success:

+ Solid Nursing Foundation: A strong foundation in nursing principles and practices is essential. This includes patient assessment, treatment skills, and knowledge of various health conditions.

Public Health Expertise:

+ Understanding of Population Health:Public health nurses think beyond individual patients and consider the health of entire communities. They understand how social determinants of health, like poverty and access to education, influence health outcomes.

+ Epidemiology and Data Analysis:These nurses are familiar with how diseases spread in populations and can analyze data to identify health trends and areas of concern.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

+ Patient Education:They excel at explaining complex medical information in a clear and understandable way to people from diverse backgrounds.

+ Active Listening and Cultural Sensitivity:Building trust and rapport with community members is key. Public health nurses actively listen to concerns, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and avoid using medical jargon.

+ Collaboration:They work effectively with a wide range of people, including community leaders, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

Key Public Health Qualities:

+ Problem-Solving and Resourcefulness:Public health nurses often work in environments with limited resources. They need to be resourceful and find creative solutions to address community health needs.

+ Advocacy and Leadership:They are passionate about public health issues and can advocate for policies that promote health equity and access to healthcare.

+ Adaptability and Resilience:The public health field can be fast-paced and unpredictable. Public health nurses need to be adaptable and able to respond to changing situations.

+ Compassion and Commitment to Community Health:A genuine desire to improve the health and well-being of the community is a driving force for public health.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Duties

Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee. Employee responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills. This may require evening, weekend, and occasional on-call duties including but not limited to work outside of your normal duties.

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Statement

Maintain sensitive & confidential client information according to the HIPAA policy confidentiality requirements.

Equipment Used

+ Must demonstrate proficiency in using personal protective equipment (PPE).

+ Computer use including internet, email, Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Audio-visual and other teaching equipment.

+ Healthcare equipment.

+ Must be able to learn and become proficient with equipment and software programs as required to perform assigned duties effectively and efficiently.

Supervisory Responsibilities

+ Provides direct supervision to program management staff, including performance management, coaching, disciplinary actions, clinical competence, and training.

+ In coordination with People and Culture, enforces Adams County standards of conduct.

+ Creates leadership structure for evolving client facing services.

+ Collaborates with internal staff to reconcile issues and resolve errors.

More Qualifications for Success

Professional Qualifications:

+ Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado or a Compact State.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association.

Education and Experience:

+ Master’s degree in nursing or related field AND 5 years of demonstrated progressive leadership experience in nursing or a related field, including increasing levels of responsibility and oversight in clinical or administrative roles.

+ Board certified Advanced Practice provider preferred.

Other Qualifications:

+ Flexibility in work hours may be required to accommodate community events, meeting and outreach activities.

+ Travel within the community and participation in evening, weekend and on call duties may be required.

+ This position requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

+ Based upon work environment spending time sitting, standing, and/or walking.

+ Utilize appropriate ergonomics.

+ Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls, or pushes up to 20 lbs.

+ Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.

+ Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.

+ Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.

+ Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.

+ Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

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Do you possess an active RN license in the State of Colorado or a Compact State?

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+ No

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Do you possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification?

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Do you possess a Master’s degree in nursing or a related field, and at least five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in nursing or a related field, including increasing responsibility in clinical or administrative roles?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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