Registered Nurse - Clinic

Mesa County•Grand Junction, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse 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 immunizations, reproductive health services, community outreach, and other essential public health functions in alignment with evidence-based guidelines and community needs. The Nurse position actively works 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient-centered clinical services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, within the scope of public health nursing practice.
Adhere to established standing orders, clinical protocols, and Public Health policies and protocols, in addition to applicable Mesa County policies.
Adhere to privacy/confidentiality standards in all client interactions.
Safely administer medications and treatments as ordered, including routine and travel immunizations to children and adults, according to policy.
Provide patient education on preventative health, medication use, follow-up care, lab results and referrals to other community partners as deemed appropriate for the disease process.
Deliver comprehensive reproductive health services, including birth control counseling, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, and interdisciplinary and community referrals as deemed appropriate patients care needs.
Prepare for and assist with examinations and treatments.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records.
Triage patients in person, by phone or telemedicine, using clinical judgment to support appropriate care decisions.
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Advocates for patients and family in accordance with the American Nurse Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses and professional practice standards.
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.
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.
Make appropriate referrals to WIC, Nurse-Family Partnership and other relevant services.
Tracks patient data according to required deliverables for different grants.
Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and required training.
Maintain state licensure as required.
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.