Sexual Health Nurse II

Adams County•Westminster, CO

16h

About The Position

The Adams County Health Department Nursing Division is seeking a Public Health Nurse II to join its Sexual Health Program team. The nurse works closely with a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive sexual health services, including contraception, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, and client education. The role includes independently screening and testing clients for STIs, administering prescribed medications, triaging clients, and providing post-examination education and guidance about contraception and STI prevention. The position also provides evidence-based direct patient care in clinics, homes, and community settings; documents care; coordinates referrals; and collaborates with colleagues and community partners. The nurse may serve as a liaison or lead at clinics or off-site events, participate in public health program operations and disease investigations, and contribute to community outreach and health education. The role requires travel to clinics and outreach events throughout the Metro Denver area, with evening and weekend duties and flexible hours as needed. Work may take place in patients’ homes, outdoors at community events, and in an office building. Some clinical areas may require on-call duties. A criminal background check is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, plus at least 3 years of professional nursing experience; public health nursing experience is preferred; OR Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) from an appropriately accredited school, plus at least 5 years of professional nursing experience; public health nursing experience is preferred.
Active Colorado nursing license.
Current BLS certification.
Valid driver’s license and access to dependable transportation for business purposes as needed.
Proficiency with online meeting platforms and Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including adapting communication to audiences with varying technical knowledge and organizational levels.
Working knowledge of health equity and its application, including oppression, privilege, and social justice.
Knowledge of current conditions influencing health in Adams County communities.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff and partners, including community-based organizations, government staff, and elected officials.
Ability to solve problems, provide exceptional customer service, complete tasks, achieve outcomes, and fulfill professional commitments.
Commitment to Adams County communities experiencing health equity challenges.
Ability to travel within the community and participate in evening and weekend duties.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including mobility and patient-care activities, and moving people or objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking ability; Adams County provides additional compensation for employees who can demonstrate bilingual language skills.
Professional nursing experience in public health nursing.

Responsibilities

Administer or dispense medications prescribed by a Nurse Practitioner.
Perform clinic testing, including pregnancy, HIV, Hepatitis C, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea tests.
Provide post-examination education to clients.
Triage clients for STI infections and contraception issues.
Educate clients about contraceptive effectiveness, side effects, and appropriate use, as well as STI risk factors and prevention.
Follow up on referrals, communicate test results, and provide appropriate education.
Perform assigned quality assurance tasks.
Provide safe, effective, evidence-based direct patient care, with clear and accurate documentation and referrals.
Assess patients using critical thinking and nursing expertise; conduct diagnostic tests, needs-assessment interviews, medical histories, and vital measurements.
Provide individualized care during home visits, clinic visits, and outdoor community clinics, fairs, and outreach events.
Collaborate with team members on patient resources and care or treatment options; identify when consultation or referral to an Advanced Practice Provider or higher level of care is needed.
Refer patients to agency-wide services and link people to needed personal health services and healthcare when otherwise unavailable.
Maintain current knowledge and safe practices for medication and medical supply use, storage, and handling.
Apply agency policies and procedures to resolve issues and exercise judgment within established procedures and practices.
Document patient cases proficiently and meet timely documentation standards for patients and employees.
Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
Assist with epidemiological investigations related to disease control and infectious diseases.
Interview individuals and families, document relevant information, and provide direct care, including administering vaccinations and medications.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Guide professional nursing staff and paraprofessional employees providing public health nursing services.
Participate in planning and implementing public health nursing programs for communities, families, and individuals.
Develop community-specific solutions to address prevention priorities and build partnerships with community members and organizations.
Represent Adams County as a health strategist and interpret public health programs and policies for individuals, families, community groups, schools, physicians, and service providers.
Coordinate with community agencies and service providers through referrals, communications, and case or team conferences.
Participate in community planning, organization, education, and promotion of public health services, including outreach, boards, committees, and public education presentations.
Complete assigned emergency preparedness training, participate in required exercises and drills, and respond as required to emergencies, incidents, and events with public health or medical impact.
Perform other duties as assigned.