REGISTERED NURSE - CLINIC

$5,533.23 - $7,106.26

OVERVIEW OF MESA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Mesa County Public Health was formed in 1948 as a political subdivision of the State. We provide a wide range of public and environmental health services to Mesa County residents and, in some programs, the region.

Mesa County Public Health is a leader in our community, our region, and throughout Colorado. We are committed to upholding standards that align our actions with our mission, vision, and values. We are an efficient and innovative organization and we are very proud of the work we do. We have high expectations of our leaders, our peers, and ourselves. We believe in the power of community partnerships to develop sustainable solutions for our residents. Mesa County Public Health employees believe in the principles of Epidemiology, support evidence-based interventions, and advocate for healthy lifestyles at the personal and community levels.

Our Vision: Mesa County is a supportive community that promotes a healthy environment where everyone can flourish.



Our Mission: Understanding, promoting, and protecting the health of the community.

Our Values:

Respect: We treat our staff, community, and partners with dignity, respect, and empathy.
Collaboration: We work collectively for the mutual benefit of the community through sharing information, responsibility, and resources.

Innovation: We empower staff to creatively approach and solve health problems facing our community.

Accountability: We are reliable and transparent with our community and partners.

JOB SUMMARY

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) delivers direct clinical services and community-based care with a strong emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and the protection of individual and family well-being. This role plays a key part in providing family medicine care, immunizations, reproductive health services, community outreach, and other essential public health functions in alignment with evidence-based guidelines and community needs. The PHN actively engages in outreach efforts to connect underserved populations with vital health resources and supports program activities that reflect Mesa County Public Health priorities. All duties are performed within the scope of practice defined by the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required within the listed professional functions

• Clinical Services

  Provide nursing services within scope of practice, including:

  • Provide direct clinical care to deliver patient-centered clinical services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, within the scope of family medicine and public health nursing.

  • Follow standing orders, clinical protocols, Public Health policies and protocols in conjuncture to applicable Mesa County policies. Adhere to privacy/confidentiality standards in all client interactions.

  • Safely administer medications and treatments as ordered, according to policy.

  • Maintain knowledge of immunization schedules, STI treatment protocols, and public health policies.

  • Provide patient education on preventive health, medication use, disease prevention and management, coordinate follow-up care, lab results and referrals internally to other Public Health programs or externally to community providers as deemed appropriate for disease process.

  • Administer routine and travel immunizations to children and adults per CDC/ACIP guidelines.

  • Assist providers in specific care models for reproductive health services in accordance with Title X program guidelines, family medicine and clinic policy and protocols.

  • Provide reproductive health services, including birth control counseling, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, and interdisciplinary and community referrals as deemed appropriate patients care needs. Support family planning services, including patient education and contraceptive counseling under established protocols and statues..

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records

  • Triage patients in person, phone or telemedicine, using clinical judgment to support appropriate care decisions.

  • Implement evidence-based practice with patient in coordination with the healthcare team. Develop, modify patient care and treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions. Provide safe, appropriate nursing care and patient education in an ambulatory community based clinic setting.

  • Perform needed nursing assessments – Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient situation. Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems by Collaborating with nurse practitioners, midwives, and other providers to support comprehensive care delivery.

  • Communicates findings and treatment education to patients with appropriate and efficient documentation. Patient interaction may be collected as the result of a face to face, video, or telephone encounter.

  • Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Advocates for patients and family in accordance with ANA code ethics and professional practice standards. Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments Nursing Diagnosis analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

• Community-Based Outreach

  • Plan and participate in outreach activities to engage diverse and underserved populations, including attending community events, schools, and partner organizations. (e.g. mobile clinics, school-based events, and pop-up immunization sites).

  • Promote health education and awareness of available services to improve access and equity in care delivery.

  • Participate in outreach events, mobile clinics, and health fairs to promote immunizations and reproductive wellness.

  • Provide culturally sensitive education to diverse populations regarding vaccine-preventable diseases, sexual health, and family planning.

  • Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and healthcare providers to increase access to services and improve health outcomes.

• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

  • Educate individuals and families on preventive health practices, chronic disease management, and wellness strategies.

  • Implementation and interdisciplinary collaboration of Public Health Programs

  • Make appropriate referrals to WIC, Nurse-Family Partnership and other relevant services.

  • Tracks patient data according to required deliverables for different grants.

• Professional Development

  • Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and required trainings.

  • Maintain state licensure as required.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in emergency planning and response activities.

• Participates in agency-wide activities that may include strategic planning, quality improvement, and/or staff development, as appropriate.

• Completes necessary training through FEMA, including Incident Command Structure (ICS) courses.

• When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by County leadership, employees may be required to work as part of a National Incident Management System (NIMS).

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), with two years experience in community or public health care experience.

• Familiarity with Title X guidelines, immunization protocols, and STI treatment algorithms preferred.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) Strongly preferred.

• Experience working with grant-supported or underserved populations.

Certificates and Licenses

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Colorado.

• A valid Colorado driver’s license with a responsible driving record.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Computer and Technology

• Ability to use Google applications and Microsoft Office applications as needed to perform various job tasks.

• Ability to use different EHR systems such as but not limited to Colorado Immunization Information System, CIIS, Quality Health Network (QHN), Allscripts, Eclinicals, etc.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily clinic-based with occasional off-site community events or mobile outreach activities.

• Some evening or weekend hours may be required based on community needs or grant deliverables at different times throughout the year.

• This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

• Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

• May be exposed to communicable diseases and infections.

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.

A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.

Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.

Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts

This position includes is eligible for the Mesa County benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

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Agency

Mesa County

Address

544 Rood Ave

Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone

970- 244 - 1856

Website

http://www.mesacounty.us