Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner I or II

Arapahoe County•Aurora, CO

1d•$84,565 - $148,592•Hybrid

About The Position

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) provide health care to patients at Arapahoe County’s Public Health Department (ACPHD) clinics, home visits, and community and mobile outreach events which includes identifying, managing, and referring health problems, promoting preventive health care, and disease prevention. This position follows a Monday - Thursday schedule with hours of 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM; equivalent to four ten-hour shifts. The full salary range for the Nurse Practitioner I position is $84,565.00 to $135,083.00 annually, dependent on qualifications and experience. The full salary range for the Nurse Practitioner II position is $93,021.24 to $148,592.08 annually, dependent on qualifications and experience. While this position may be eligible for future career progression, we anticipate hiring at the Nurse Practitioner II level.

Requirements

Relates well to all kinds of people, builds rapport, and establishes trust and confidence
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the job at a high level
Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
Strong analysis; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
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.
A Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Professional Qualifications: completion of a certified nurse practitioner program (RNP) or nurse midwife from an accredited school of nursing, and inclusion on the Colorado Advanced Practice Nurse Registry.
Actively licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado.
Inclusion on the Colorado Advanced Practice Nurse Registry
Active BLS and CPR certification.
Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
Must stay up to date on any required training, certifications, and licensures.
Reliable transportation required for travel to call clinics and various worksites throughout the Metro Denver area on an as-needed basis.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
Prescriptive authority required

Responsibilities

Provides high-quality health care focused on disease prevention in patients seeking sexual and reproductive health care.
Provide services related to breast and cervical cancer screening, sexually transmitted infections, contraception and common gynecologic and urogenital presentations.
Conduct visits and physical exams utilizing patient-centered and trauma informed practices.
Prescribe medications and other therapies as indicated by patient presentation, lab testing and recommendations by entities such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Communicate effectively with patients, families, community partners and other healthcare professionals.
Consult with physician partner as needed.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in Electronic Health Record.
Remain vigilant and up to date on changes in public health needs and best practices.
As stipulated by grant deliverables, actively participates, and provides patient care and consultation via community outreach at indoor and outdoor clinics, events, and fairs.
Collaborates with community members, such as school personnel, childcare, and other healthcare providers to form partnerships and relationships that improve community health outcomes.
Participate in regular chart audits and case review.
Provides hands-on instruction to students, interns, medical residents, and new employees.
Exercises independent judgement and demonstrates the ability to seek supervision and consultation.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other ACPHD employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
Act as a consulting provider for sexual health nurses and staff as well as other programs within Arapahoe County Public Health.
Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness and response, as required. Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee and initiates corrective actions and responses pursuant to Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, and regulations.