Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife

This position is PRN up to 16 hours per week.

The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) promotes and protects the health and environment of Pueblo County through prevention strategies, advocacy, partnerships, and leadership. We continually strive to ensure a thriving, healthy, and safe community. PDPHE is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and each employee contributes to the implementation of the Strategic Plan and are important to the achievement of the mission.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife) is a professional level position responsible for completing physical assessments, diagnosis and treatment under protocol for patients and within legal scope of practice in the Family Planning and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinic. Refers clients as necessary and maintains client records in a clinic setting.

This position is not benefit eligible except for PERA. PDPHE is an equal opportunity employer.

• Provide specialized care in gynecology and reproductive health services.
• Engage in well-woman care, male examinations, health education, contraceptive counseling as well as providing diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
• Obtain medical histories, perform physical exams, diagnose, and treat patients.
• Certified (or willing to become certified) in insertion of long-acting reversible contraceptives.
• Prepare and review patient consults for review with Medical Officer.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work.
• For quality assurance, review and acknowledge abnormal lab results utilized by RNs for treatment based on standing orders.
• Prescribe medications and perform procedures related to birth control methods (i.e., IUD, implants, wet preps, gender exams, and clinical breast examinations).
• Review and complete documentation to ensure service authorization, care coordination and required follow-up work is being completed in a timely manner.
• Provide education and resource referrals to clients regarding general health and program services.
• Contribute to the cultivation and promotion of an equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Create/update program protocols and standing orders in conjunction with Medical Officer.
• Participate in continuing education to ensure evidence based patient care is provided.
• Participate in Department and community emergency response training and drills consistent with job classification in support of public health emergency and disaster preparedness and use of incident command structure.
• Performs other functions as required to fulfill the expectations of the position and the goals and objectives of assigned program/projects and the agency.
• Assists in the training of new employees to the area.
• Responds to public health emergencies, as needed, and directed, aside from typical duties and schedule for the position.
• Contributes to developing and implementation of goals of the agency strategic, performance management, workforce development and quality improvement plans.

• Well organized and efficient in managing multiple responsibilities.
• Through the principles and practices of public health nursing, provide support activities, as assigned, to ensure program needs are met. Practice medicine according to legal scope of practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse including prescriptive authority.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to engage with and work with other personnel and teams.
• Ability to work with current computer software programs with general skill and competence including keyboarding and use of Electronic Health Records.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality at all levels.

• Master’s degree in nursing from a graduate nursing school with certification in family, adult health, women’s health, or midwifery required.
• Must possess current licensure as a Colorado Registered Nurse and Colorado Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Must possess prescriptive authority.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s…