Senior Public Health Nurse - Chronic Disease Prevention Job

The Chronic Disease Prevention Program is seeking a Senior Public Health Nurse who is ready to lead with purpose, think beyond the individual, and bring structure to work that doesn't always come with a roadmap.

This is not a bedside role. You will operate at the intersection of community health, program strategy, and population-level impact — overseeing the Diabetes Prevention Program, supporting cardiovascular disease, cancer screening initiatives, and other chronic disease efforts, as well as collaborating on outreach, education, and program evaluation efforts that reach people where they are.

Core Responsibilities

Provide oversight and coordination of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), including participant outreach, data tracking, and program fidelity.
Lead screening and education initiatives for cardiovascular disease, cancer prevention strategies and other chronic disease efforts, as indicated.
Collaborate with the Senior Policy & Prevention Specialist on community outreach events, programming development, education campaigns, data walks, and program evaluation.
Operate autonomously under standing orders and scope of practice, adapting to evolving funding landscapes, undefined workflows, and shifting community needs.

We are looking for someone who is autonomous by nature, organized by habit, and collaborative by choice. You will work under standing orders with a high degree of independence, which means you bring your own initiative and don't wait to be directed at every step. At the same time, you thrive in a team environment and understand that public health is a collective effort.

If you have experience — even from your academic training — in grant management, program implementation, or evaluation, and if you hold or are working toward a Master of Public Health, you are the kind of candidate we want to hear from. Above all, we are looking for someone who holds themselves to a high standard, adapts when circumstances shift, and is genuinely committed to improving the health of the communities we serve. APPLY TODAY!!!

Hiring Rate: $84,441.76 Annually

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, subject to change.
Hybrid: This role offers hybrid flexibility following an initial 90-day onboarding period, based on business needs and manager discretion.

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

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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.
Master's in Public Health (MPH)

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.

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Casual Dress

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