Public Health Nurse - Reproductive Health

We are seeking a benefits-eligible, part-time (20 hours/week) Public Health Nurse for our Reproductive Health Clinic. The typical schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Thursday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. These hours are subject to change but would still be within the 20 hours/week framework. This role supports the Advanced Practice Nurse clinician (nurse practitioner/midwife) in providing patient care, managing supplies, dispensing medications, and tracking clinic statistics, while serving as the primary provider for Thursday morning Walk-In clinic hours.

You will take on a versatile set of responsibilities, including acting as an intake nurse, pharmacy technician, phlebotomist, lab processor, data entry clerk, and STI screener. In addition to conducting community outreach, this position involves direct engagement with the public and external partners. The ideal candidate is passionate about reproductive health services, thrives in a collaborative team environment and demonstrates flexibility while managing a variety of responsibilities across multiple programs.

Compensation Package:

The Public Health Nurse performs professional and technical work as a generalist supporting clinic coordination, program development and client care. The role provides assessment, clinical services, collaboration of preventive health programs, referrals and outreach to the community with a health equity focus. Work involves providing client care and education to individuals, families, and groups on various public health topics and health priorities, both in a clinic setting and at outreach events.  Priority work includes addressing client and community partner needs, supporting physical and behavioral health, and utilizing community resources, data and programmatic strategies for the betterment of the community. Nurses may assist with several core public health services and programs, including the Immunization clinic and disease control investigations, support on Maternal Child Health priorities, HCP Program for Children with Special Needs, Reproductive Health clinic, nurse visitation program and general public health priorities depending on the needs of the department.  

• Perform health assessments of clients, identify health care needs and resources, and implement health care plans and/or referrals for clients as needed. 

• Maintain, develop and coordinate clinic processes, protocols, inventory, ordering and supplies as needed. 

• Assist with outreach events and provide education and resources to the community and external partners. 

• Assist with public health calls and prioritizing tasks. Respond, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents and events.

• Provide programmatic, technical assistance and training to community agencies and providers including schools, child care centers and other community stakeholders.    

• Collaborate with stakeholders in other Health and Human Services divisions, county agencies, community agencies, non-profit organizations, and vendors to effectively serve the needs of the citizens.  

• Assist the Nursing Manager in the preparation of the department annual budget, appropriate fiscal spending and overall programmatic development. 

• Assist in process improvements and collaboration with other internal and external teams to implement program deliverables and public health priorities as needed. 

• Keep advised of updates and department priorities, as well as pertinent new rules, regulations, legislation, procedures, and professional developments

• Maintain confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state and county rules and regulations.

• The ideal candidate will thrive in a fun work environment with a variety of responsibilities and will exhibit flexibility while working on multiple programs in a small office setting.

OTHER DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• May assist with communicable disease cases/outbreaks by being a vital link between epidemiology and clinical application.

• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with internal and external partners as a subject matter expert supporting all aspects of public health. 

• Participate in improvement strategies for public health and assure that responsibilities are performed in compliance with CCOB policies and procedures.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CLINIC SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 

• This position supports the Advanced Practice Nurse clinician (nurse practitioner/ midwife) in providing patient care.

• Conducts in-house testing including urine dip, rapid HIV rapid syphilis.  Performs applicable laboratory work/draws.

• Acts as the primary provider for our Walk-in clinic for. STI screening and supply pick-up, on Thursday mornings.

• Job duties include direct contact with the public, external partners and clinical patient care.

  • Administers day to day activities of clinic programs, provides patient education,referrals and safety as appropriate.

  •  Performs health assessments of clients, identifies health care needs and resources, and develops effective treatment plans for clients.

  •  Provides care coordination for clients and assists with identifying community resources, early intervention education and referrals. 

  • Document clinic visits in EMR (Athenahealth is used currently)

  • Operate and maintain clinic equipment: Autoclave-package and sterilize instruments; glucometer

• Assists with clinic/pharmacy/lab inventory, and maintains clinic and lab data. 

• Adheres to and helps develop program policies and protocols. 

  • Operates a personal computer including associated software programs.

  • Uses EMR to record client encounters (Athenahealth is used in the clinic) 

  • Assist with creating and implementing additional public health programs.

  • Provides community outreach for the Reproductive Health Clinic as directed.

  • Attends meetings, workshops, and conventions as necessary for the maintenance of effective services.

• May assist with other health clinics as necessary; Performs related duties as required.

• Clinic days are generally Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and overflow on Thursday 8:00 AM-!2:00 PM.  Hours may vary depending on community activities, training, and when we need to cover for a team member on vacation.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• 2+ years of increasingly responsible nursing experience, preferably in public health, with some responsibility in clinical support including immunizations and/or reproductive health services and/or implementation of community health programs

•  Preference is given to applicants with experience serving vulnerable populations or possessing bilingual proficiency in Spanish.

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however  education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (in addition to above requirements):

New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, and background checks, which may include local police check and sex-offender registry. 

If this position is required to drive a CCOB vehicle a DMV check will be required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record for continued employment.

Licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Colorado.  BLS certification required (CPR/First Aid/AED).  Must be at least 21 years of age. 

• Work is generally M-F with occasional weekend/holiday support for community events or unexpected emergencies. Hours may vary for part-time staff and/or clinic/outreach events. 

• A combination of in-person clinic work and remote work is allowed. In-person client/team meetings are required. Clinic schedules require in-person attendance.

• Attend meetings and trainings as identified and assigned. 

• Work is performed at the City and County HHS building. Travel by automobile is required to attend off-site meetings/trainings. 

• Physical demands are described as light (exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects).

• Required to move about the office/facilities.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Tasks may require use of a computer and sitting or standing for several hours.