NHS Human Services, Inc.

Department of Public Health: CLOSING DATE 6/16/2024 11:59 PM Mountain **Please be advised this position may close on or after 05/28/2024 without advance notice, should we receive asufficient number of qualified applications.

Performs physical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment under protocol for clients. Refers clients and maintains clientrecords in a clinical setting.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: -Obtains medical and psychosocial histories on clients. -Performs complete physical exams and individualized gynecological or reproductive exams on clients. -Orders, performs, and interprets selected laboratory and diagnostic tests as indicated by client history and physicalexam. -Determines a plan of health care for clients based on data obtained through history, physical and laboratory reviewbased on guidelines. -Identifies clients with existing or developing medical risk factors outside scope of practice and initiates appropriatereferrals or other area resources. -Counsels and educates clients on all aspects of reproductive health and health related issues including sexuallytransmitted infections. -Collaborates with State Health Department on emerging/ongoing STIs, their cause, treatments, and resources withinthe community. -Maintains accurate client records. -Responsible for follow-up on abnormal clinical and lab results. -Obtains records and analyzes demographic and statistical data to adapt services to client and community needs. -Participates in departmental emergency planning and response activities. -Promotes public health within the community. -Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive Public Health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community. -Performs other duties as required.

Supervision Exercised: This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provideexpertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance. Typicallyserves as a subject matter expert on the scope of functional area.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by followingestablished standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor maybe expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Qualifications: -Knowledge and understanding of agency policies and procedures. -Skill in demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude to cultivate relationships both within and outside theorganization. Ability to provide excellent customer service. -Skill in prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner. Ability to respond in a flexible manner

and reprioritize work as situations change. -Skilled in training and presentation. -Skill in using a personal computer and various software packages including Microsoft Office. -Ability to maintain professional competencies including remaining current on reproductive health issues including thediagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. -Ability to write and maintain accurate records and reports to meet management

objectives. -Ability to communicate, motivate, and organize projects among a broad spectrum of personnel, frequently underdeadline pressure. -Ability to perform under pressure and when confronted with persons acting under stress. -Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding

questionable findings or concerns.Ability to identify problems and work creativity to resolve them, considering the impact of actions. -Ability to identify results of efforts and problems identified/potential problems and to develop and recommen corrective actions to supervisor. -Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information. -Ability to work independently and in a team environment. -Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education & Experience: Master s degree in Nursing (MSN).

Licenses/Certificates: Must be a current certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP) in good standing. Must have current Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the State of Colorado; nurses with compact licensuremust meet all licensure requirements set forth by the Colorado Board of Nursing within ninety days of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid CPR Certification on first day of employment.

Please see full job description here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elpasocountyco/jobs/452029 5/nurse-practitioner?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs