Job Description
The Nurse Practitioner Clinical Advisor manages clinical services for the Community Health Nursing Division and provides direct supervision of Nurse Practitioners and oversight of other clinical staff. This position works alongside the nurse manager to provide expert guidance and strategic direction to the Sexual Health Program and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, compliance with grant funding and clinical regulations, and the implementation of efficient best practices across clinical operations. This role involves a combination of leadership, clinical expertise, and operational management.
NOTE:
This position may be located at one of the following Public Health locations:
15400 East 14th Place, Aurora, 80011 and/or 4857 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113.
- Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, serves as Medical Director of the Title X program and ensures that all clinical protocols, policies and procedures comply with Title X requirements and align with the Title X clinical manual, performs regular chart reviews and leads preparation for Title X clinical audits.
- Working closely with the Nurse Manager, serves as a subject matter expert for all grant activities and deliverables within the Sexual Health Program, and participates in meetings with funders. May take the lead on some grant funded projects.
- Serves as clinical subject matter expert and reviews and updates all clinical policies and procedures on an annual basis or as needed. Provides expert clinical guidance and support to all clinical staff, develops and implements clinical protocols and standards of care, and leads clinical quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assesses staff training needs, designs training curriculum and competency assessments, trains and educates all clinical staff on clinical policies, procedures, and other clinical topics, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Actively assesses for, identifies, and implements innovative solutions to improve clinical operations, ensuring the efficient use of resources, including staffing, equipment, and other resources.
- In conjunction with program staff and leadership, support clinical staff in accessing and utilize electronic health record system. May act as subject matter expert in certain aspects of data collection, evaluation, and entry; analyzes clinical data to identify trends, outcomes, and areas for improvement, using data to drive decision-making and improve clinical practices.
- Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act process, uses epidemiological and clinical data and evidence-based practice to plan and lead quality improvement activities to improve clinical care and maximize efficiency in clinical flow.
- In collaboration with the CMO and nurse manager, leads the implementation of new clinical programs including the creation of guidelines and algorithms.
- Implements and maintains quality assurance over clinical functions including chart review, training and education and other needed activities. Leads clinical chart audit process in compliance with ACPH and Title X policy.
- Serves as the main clinical consult for nurses and medical assistants when needed. May serve a lead clinical role for other divisions if needed. Consults with Chief Medical Officer as needed.
- Functions as a clinician in the clinic including providing therapeutic care for clients under the consultation of a physician where appropriate, conducting standard examinations of men and women, prescribing appropriate medication, and providing client education.
- Participates in various committees and boards related to program activities and responsibilities
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:
- Requires a well-developed knowledge of the principles, techniques, practices, and procedures related to nursing services
- Ability to communicate effectively, including delivering hard messages sensitively and compassionately
- Clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions
- Ability to inspire and motivate entire units and organizations
- Must be a role model for teamwork and dependability
Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
IntegrityEducation 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.
- Master's degree Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
- 5+ years certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife
- 3+ years of supervisory/management/leadership experience
- Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
Professional Qualifications:
- Requires certification as a nurse practitioner or nurse-midwife from accredited certification agency appropriate to specialty and inclusion on the Colorado Advanced Practice Nurse Registry
- Active license 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
- Nurse Practitioner prescriptive authority required or obtained within 12 months of hire.
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 all Arapahoe County Public Health clinics and various worksites throughout the Metro Denver area on an as-needed basis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Semi-stationary position, often sitting or upright for prolonged periods of time.
- Walks or travels from one department to another or one worksite to another.
- Occasionally moves objects up to 50 pounds.
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. Arapahoe County (CO)
Job Tags
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