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El Paso County Public Health Nurse II - (Grant Funded) in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Department: Public Health Closing Date: 07/16/2024 11:59PM MST Please be advised this position may close on or after 06/27/2024, without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
Summary: Performs clinical public health nursing services in Reproductive Health Clinic (RHC) and the Criminal Justice Center (CJC).Provides testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STI), as well providing education to clients on STIs andworking to coordinate follow up care and treatment upon release from the CJC. Administrative tasks include grant requireddata tracking, quality improvement during grant period, review and change of protocols and procedures as needed,developing and presenting community educational materials, communication and collaboration with CJC medical staff andconsultation with RHC team members. This position is subject to grant funding.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: -Develops and refines protocols for comprehensive STI screening at the CJC. -Evaluates clients to determine if they meet the testing eligibility criteria. -Administers indicated intervention services at a minimum of three days a week. This includes testing and treatment ofindicated infection(s). -Offers confirmatory testing for reactive rapid test clients. -Offers pregnancy testing to clients of reproductive age who test positive for syphilis. -Develops and maintains a staff training plan for STI testing. -Creates and distributes educational materials. -Collaborates with CJC medical staff and El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) --Clinic staff in screening and treatmentof indicated population. -Utilizes existing and creates new community connections and referrals for follow up care and services. -Evaluates patients for additional support services. -Completes a quality improvement plan for Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE). -Completes and submits monthly narrative reports for Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE). -Attends scheduled Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE) contract monitoring calls. -Collects demographic information and completes client-level data REDCap survey forms. -Collects a minimum of 90% of required data elements for Syphilis testing and other funded intervention services andactivities.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: -Knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures. -Skill in demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude to cultivate relationships both within and outside theorganization. -Skill in prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner. -Skill in training and presentation. -Skill in using a personal computer and various software packages including Microsoft Office. -Ability to work with various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds regarding issues of sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and STIs in a culturally sensitive, non- judgmental; and appropriate manner. -Ability to communicate, motivate, and organize projects among a broad spectrum of personnel, frequently under deadline pressure. -Ability to respond in a flexible manner and reprioritize work as situations change. -Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. -Ability to identify problems and work creatively to develop resolutions and recommend corrective actions to supervisor, considering the impact of actions on Public Health. -Ability to identify results of efforts and problems identified/potential problems and to develop and recommend corrective actions to supervisor. -Ability to write and maintain accurate records and reports to meet management objectives. -Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information. -Ability to work independently and in a team environment. -Ability to perform under pressure and when confronted with persons acting under str ss. -Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to infections, blood, and contagious diseases.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or Master's degree in Nursing (MSN). Two years of nursing experience.
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.
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