PUBLIC HEALTH -Clinic Nurse

LA PLATA COUNTY

PUBLIC HEALTH- Clinic Nurse:

Performs professional public health nursing services focusing on community education, outreach & preventative health svcs including family planning, sexually transmitted infections, communicable disease, breast & cervical cancer prevention & screening, tuberculosis testing & treatment, routine immunizations for children & adults, international travel consultation & vaccination. Requires BSN or ADN & 5 yrs of exper or any combination thereof. Must possess RN in the state of CO. FT w/ medical, dental, vision, retirement, 38+ paid vacation/holiday days, 13+ paid sick days & paid parental leave benefits. Salary $30.87-34/hr DOE Application deadline 4 pm 12/05/24. Apply online at http://co.laplata.co.us/jobs or at computer kiosk @ La Plata County, 1101 E 2nd Ave, Durango. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CLASS TITLE: CLINIC NURSE                                                                        GRADE: G12

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH                                                            FLSA STATUS:  E

REPORTS TO: CLINIC COORDINATOR                                                    DATE: 11/24, 8/23

   JOB SUMMARY:

Performs professional public health nursing services focusing on prevention including reproductive health, cancer prevention programs, gap filling community health services, refugee health, tuberculosis screening and management, and immunization services for all ages. Individuals in this role practice primarily within the clinic setting. Performs professional public health nursing services focusing on patient education, provision of direct clinical services within a multi-disciplinary team setting, and care navigation to support continuity of care and improve individual health outcomes. This role assesses and appraises health needs of clients while administering tests and vaccines under provider orders, coordinates client care, maintains accurate health records, and performs administrative duties to support clinic function.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.

Demonstrate competency with direct patient care within Registered Nurse (RN) role and education appropriate to scope of practice as determined by licensure.

Provide client counseling on various health topics such as contraceptive counseling, vaccines, sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk reduction, chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and substance abuse.

Participate in programming to support access to cancer prevention education, facilitate access to cancer screening recommendations in alignment with evidence based best practice, facilitate patient follow through with referrals for additional screening or diagnostics at specialty providers, provide care coordination to support continuity of care.

Support individuals in making informed decisions about their health and lifestyle choices.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals – physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, care navigators, and other public health professionals – as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Conduct outreach and partnership building activities to strengthen community relationships in order to coordinate and deliver comprehensive health services to community members.

Review client vaccination history, provide client-centered education in alignment with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations and requirements, administer vaccines in accordance with evidence-based best practice recommendations in following provider or standing order, appropriate documentation and billing of vaccines within electronic health record (EHR).

Facilitate vaccine access for routine child and adult vaccines, immigration specific vaccines, pediatric catch-up vaccine schedules, and international travel vaccinations specific to patient itinerary and medical health history.

Manage clinic supplies and vaccine stock, and ensures compliance with vaccine, medication, and lab materials storage requirements and monitoring.

Plan and execute vaccination clinics and immunization programs within clinical and outreach settings to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

Provide tuberculosis (TB) screening in clinic setting. Collaborates with provider to manage abnormal results and coordinates additional screening as directed. Provides patient education on active and latent TB and facilitates TB treatment for those eligible and interested. Conducts regular patient assessments and monitors TB treatment compliance.

Provide information and referrals for patients to maximize health, wellness, and connectedness to social and health programming within La Plata County Public Health Department and the larger community.

Make process improvements to clinic structure and flow. Including but not limited to process improvement within electronic health record (EHR) for medical documentation and medical billing, implementing policies and procedures within the clinical setting, and participating in continuous quality improvement activities.

Establish and maintain relationships with community members, leaders, and organizations to better understand their health needs and concerns. Organize and participate in community health fairs, workshops, and events to provide health information and services.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient interactions, interventions, and outcomes.

Complete accurate and timely data entry for services rendered through grant funding.

Prepare reports and documentation required for program evaluation, grant applications, and regulatory compliance.

Champion initiatives to improve community health by addressing health disparities, providing health education, and delivering essential healthcare services.

Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality in patient interactions and care. Provides high-quality, evidence-based, client-centered care to a diverse set of patients. Committed to providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and expectations for medical procedures, protected health information, and all other contract activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

General Office Equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position would be:

 Education and Experience:

License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Quality assurance standards and methods in clinical setting.

Basic project management principles.

Uses and properly disposes of supplies and equipment.

Customer service principles.

Specialized equipment relevant to the area of assignment.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Survey research best practices including instrument design and methodology.

Skill in:

Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands, and assigning/monitoring work performed.

Providing attention to detail in assignments.

Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).

Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

Communicating effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to:

Handle multi-faceted tasks, changing priorities, ambiguity, and complexity.

Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills, a commitment to a high level of accuracy.

Work both cooperatively within a team and independently.

Provide in-the-moment feedback to clinical staff.

Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures.

Apply methods of research, program analysis, and report preparation.

Develop and maintain positive, professional, productive relationships.

Keep accurate and complete records and be a good steward of data, including the maintenance of sensitive and confidential information including electronic health records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Please direct all requests for accommodation to the Human Resources Department.

 Environment:

Work is primarily conducted indoors with occasional time spent in an outside environment.  Incumbent experiences routine exposures and hazards of a typical office environment. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally in response to inquiries and complaints. Requires manual dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.  Requires the ability to sit and perform administrative and computer work for significant periods of time. Requires ability to lift and carry objects occasionally up to 25 pounds.