Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner I or II

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

 

NOTE:

• 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. 
  • Additional Nurse Practitioner II Requirements: 
    • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
    • Prescriptive authority required

• While this position may be eligible for future career progression, we anticipate hiring at the Nurse Practitioner II level.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

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.

DUTIES:

Direct Patient Care

• 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.  

 

 Community Outreach

• 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.

 

Clinic Operations

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Emergency Preparedness and Response 

• 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. 

 

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• 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

 

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG): 

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

 

Education and Experience:  

• 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.

 

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.

 

Post-Employment Requirements:

• 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. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is primarily conducted in an office building, with travel to other locations or outside agencies to provide program services or attend meetings. Continuously works closely with co-workers and clients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Ascending/descending stairs
• Moving oneself into different positions to provide patient care
• Standing, walking, squatting, and sitting for extended periods of time
• Moving people or objects as heavy as 100 pounds
• Communicating with others to exchange information verbally and in writing
• Operating medical equipment and keyboards/data entry devices
• Requires constant physical mobility to prepare, sterilize, and clean clinic areas, assist patients in the reception and treatment areas, and to negotiate around equipment and chairs in the examination room. 

 

Below, please list any special physical demands associated with this position.  For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment).     

• Must use PPE

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

At our core, we believe our people are the key to fostering equality and innovation, as well as a work culture where everyone belongs. Our strategic plan is grounded in health equity and is the heart of everything we do in public health. We are bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to better advance community health. Recently, we became Colorado’s first Local Public Health Agency (LPHA) to be recognized as an Age Friendly Public Health System.  We are dedicated to building a workforce that proudly reflects the county we serve. Everyone starts somewhere, so even if you feel you're missing a few preferred qualifications, please apply if you’re passionate about the position! 

 

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

 

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.