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Mesa County Public Health is seeking a Nursing Leader to manage clinical nursing services across public health programs. You will supervise clinicians and support staff, ensuring high quality care and compliance with regulatory standards.
The role includes coordinating scheduling, administering program operations, and driving program development, budgeting, and evaluation to meet community health goals in Grand Junction, Colorado.
$6,454.06 - $7,371.41
Mesa County Public Health was formed in 1948 as a political subdivision of the State. We provide a wide range of public and environmental health services to Mesa County residents and, in some programs, the region. Mesa County Public Health is a leader in our community, our region, and throughout Colorado. We are committed to upholding standards that align our actions with our mission, vision, and values. We are an efficient and innovative organization and we are very proud of the work we do. We have high expectations of our leaders, our peers, and ourselves. We believe in the power of community partnerships to develop sustainable solutions for our residents. Mesa County Public Health employees believe in the principles of Epidemiology, support evidence-based interventions, and advocate for healthy lifestyles at the personal and community levels.
Our Vision: Mesa County is a supportive community that promotes a healthy environment where everyone can flourish. Our Mission: Understanding, promoting, and protecting the health of the community.
Performs the management of comprehensive, clinical nursing services of assigned public health programs. Supervise the health care professionals, front and back office support staff for assigned programs. Supports DHS as a clinical liaison for child welfare. Operates duties within the scope of practice designated by the Colorado Nurse Practice Act. The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required.
Responsible for the management, coordination, evaluation and effectiveness of clinical programs, functions, and staff within the Public Health Clinic. Conducts hiring, orientation, supervision, development, work schedules and performance evaluation for assigned staff. Assumes the responsibility for maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, program guidelines and professional standards. Ensures program adherence for all public health clinic services, including family planning, sexually transmitted infection services, and immunizations. In coordination with the Operations Division, informs the daily operations of assigned support functions, including: appointment scheduling, check-in and check-out, collections, and other administrative duties. Ensures that operations are conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner and in accordance with professional standards, budget constraints, internal policies, procedures, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Builds relationships with appropriate State program consultants at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Responds to CDPHE program requests and assures that the terms and scope of work detailed in program contracts are met. Oversees the annual staff competencies and training process. Effectively uses health information retrieval systems, data-collection processes, and technology applications. Leads program planning, contract and budget management, marketing, and program evaluation. Coordinates the formulation of program protocol, policies and procedures for clinical operations.
Participates in emergency planning and response activities. Participates in agency-wide activities that may include strategic planning, quality improvement, and/or staff development, as appropriate. Completes necessary training through FEMA, including Incident Command Structure (ICS) courses. When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by County leadership, employees may be required to work as part of a National Incident Management System (NIMS). Performs other duties as assigned.
This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds. Work is generally confined to a standard office environment. May be exposed to communicable diseases, infections, blood, and bodily fluids. The position requires availability during clinic operating hours, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position: A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment and relevant experience with prior agencies. A merit system that rewards or penalize employees for exceptional or below standard job performance. Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to or impact the efficiency of the work in question.
Mesa County Address 544 Rood Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone 970- 244 - 1856 Website http://www.mesacounty.us