Sexual Health Clinic - Nurse Supervisor

The Adams County Health Department (ACHD) Nursing Division is comprised of Nurse Family Partnership, Nurse Support Program, Harm Reduction, Sexual Health, Immunizations, Child Maltreatment and Fatality Prevention, and Care Coordinator for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. The Nursing Division is made up of clinical support staff, medical assistants, harm reduction specialists, operations support, nurses, advanced practice nurses, and midwives.

As a public health professional, your work is to prevent illness, promote well-being, and safeguard the health of communities. ACHD Nursing Division staff work diligently to be proactive, responsive, and adaptable in a landscape of ongoing and emerging challenges. Nursing care occurs anywhere the community lives, focusing on accessibility, community engagement, and building trust.

Primary Responsibilities for Success:
The Sexual Health (Clinical) Public Health Nurse Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Sexual Health program clinical and non-clinical services, nursing leadership on the team, supervision of direct reports and is a program specialist. The position is responsible for the staff scheduling of clinical and non-clinical services in coordination with the Harm Reduction Program, clinical appointment scheduling, clinical skills training of staff, pharmacy operations according to the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy regulations, and quality control of laboratory and program services. The position is responsible for oversight of direct reports and evaluation of their performance. The position is responsible for assisting with program operations and assisting with the implementation and oversight of program-specific deliverables.

This position also provides leadership within the Sexual Health team and direct patient care at Adams County Health Department (ACHD) clinics and community outreach in compliance with ACHD and Adams County directives, procedures, professional standards, and program guidelines. This position maintains working knowledge and expertise about Sexual Health best practices and program deliverables. This role serves as an integral part of the clinical team to provide quality nursing care and services at clinics and community outreach. Additionally, this position may provide technical guidance and education to the clinical team, community members and community partners.

The position also works in collaboration with team and program nurse manager to develop trusted community partnerships to provide education, outreach, and coordinate events in the community. This position works to remove barriers to care and develop innovative strategies to increase access, particularly to those populations that have been traditionally marginalized.

The Sexual Health (Clinical) Public Health Nurse Supervisor focuses on improving individuals, families, and population health by emphasizing preventive health services and attending to multiple determinants of health. This position is the public face and community expert for Sexual Health best practices and decreasing community spread of preventable disease and unplanned pregnancies for Adams County Health Department.

This position may require evening, weekend, and occasional on-call duties.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Direct Patient Care

• Works as part of a team to deliver care in a culturally appropriate and client-centered manner to diverse populations.
• Provides safe, effective, evidence-based client care and education, including clear, accurate documentation, and referrals. Uses critical thinking skills and nursing expertise to effectively assess clients and care for their health.
• Performs direct client care by screening health records, educating clients regarding evidenced based safe sex, sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and treatment, pregnancy prevention and healthy pregnancy strategies. Makes strong recommendations for all services during clinic visits, outdoor community clinics, fairs, and outreach events.
• Performs some duties under standing orders and consults with program Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Advisor, or consulting pharmacist and physician as appropriate.
• Maintains specialty practice within nursing and public health, promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences.
• Collaborates with team members, health department divisions and Adams County agencies to provide resources and care/treatment options within the client care setting. Identifies the need for consultation and referral as necessary.
• Maintains working knowledge of agency and county services and provides appropriate agency-wide referrals as necessary.
• Serves as a liaison or lead within clinic or at an off-site community clinic or event.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis or data requires a review of various factors.
• Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Conducts various diagnostic tests, needs assessment interviews, medical histories, and vital measurements to determine appropriate health care measures or coordination of care.
• Applies agency directives, procedures, and guidelines to resolve a variety of issues.

Program Operations

• The Sexual Health (Clinical) Public Health Nurse Supervisor attains knowledge and stays up to date and maintains clinical competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Maintains staff scheduling for clinical and mobile services. Works collaboratively with the Harm Reduction (mobile) supervisor to ensure appropriate staffing.
• Maintain clinical appointment scheduling in the electronic medical record and adjust as needed.
• Responsible for quality control (QC) of point of care testing, specimen collection and venipuncture equipment and skills, including training new staff, researching quality control deviations and maintenance of QC records.
• Maintains custody, documentation, quantity and quality of on-site & off-site medications according to ACHD, State Board of Pharmacy, 340B, and manufacturer policies and guidelines.
• Responsible for annual staff competencies.
• Performs monthly medication inventory audits and enforces corrective measures as required.
• Ensures monthly expiration date monitoring of medications and supplies.
• Maintains and audits team cash drawers.
• Holds regular team meetings and attends professional development opportunities.
• Supports a team culture of ongoing learning, growth, and collaboration.
• Assures mentorship and professional support and identifies learning opportunities for the team.
• Collects and documents appropriate data required for program operations and grant deliverables.
• Provides research-based education to clients related to harm reduction strategies, STI prevention, testing and treatment, wound care and prevention, safe sex practices, and pregnancy prevention.
• Proficiently documents client visits within the Electronic Health Record and complies with timely documentation standards for clients and employees.
• Collaborates with related community agencies and service providers through client referrals, written and verbal communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision

• Effectively provides direct supervision for direct reports.
• Maintains and schedule trainings required for grant deliverables for clinical and non-clinical services.
• Develops and oversees robust staff development for maximum program delivery.
• Assures staff compliance with ACHD and program directives, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains active working knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and protocols related to the program, community health nursing and its application in public health programs.
• Reads and interprets relevant reports and best practices and shares appropriately with ACHD leadership, team, and partners.
• Ensure implementation of quality improvement and strategies.
• Develops and maintains active working knowledge of inter-related professional services and resources available through ACHD and the community for implementation of programs.
• Collaborates with professional and community groups to develop goals and increase access to public health care programs.
• Coordinates and integrates program activities with other nursing programs, ACHD divisions, allied agencies, service providers, and community groups.
• Provides consultation, leadership, and management in specialized program areas.
• Provides technical expertise to ACHD staff in the interpretation of program directives, procedures, and guidelines.
• Identifies and participates in committees and coalitions related to program activities and responsibilities.
• Through data analysis, develops community-specific solutions to address prevention priorities.
• Identifies and participates in policy and legislation through committees and boards related to program activities and responsibilities.
• Participates in the development of community planning, organization, education, and promotion of public health services through community outreach efforts, including serving on community boards and committees and presenting public health education to individuals and community groups.

Additional Duties

• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.

Maintains electronic health record (EHR) proficiency and skills as necessary for daily duties.Knowledge:

• Cultural Humility & Health Equity: Understanding of multicultural environments, health equity principles, social determinants of health, oppression, privilege, and social justice.
• Public Health Expertise: Knowledge of population health, epidemiology, and how diseases spread within communities. Familiarity with the current health conditions affecting Adams County.
• Clinical Nursing Knowledge: Strong foundation in nursing principles, patient assessment, treatment, and various health conditions.

Skills:

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences (technical and non-technical) and effectively lead change within programs and divisions.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Demonstrated collaborative leadership and teamwork with diverse staff, community organizations, and healthcare professionals to achieve clear outcomes.
• Problem-Solving & Resourcefulness: Creative and effective use of professional concepts to resolve issues, especially in resource-limited settings.
• Patient Education & Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to explain complex medical information clearly, listen actively, and build trust with diverse populations.

Abilities:

• Tact, Discretion, and Sound Judgment: Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and discretion in professional settings.
• Advocacy & Leadership: Ability to advocate for public health policies promoting equity and healthcare access.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Capable of thriving in fast-paced, unpredictable environments and responding effectively to changing conditions.
• Commitment to Community Health: Strong drive to improve health equity and deliver exceptional customer service in underserved communities.

Commitment to Equity

• Integrates Health Equity into all areas of work.
• Creates and maintains partnerships and processes that support and integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of Adams County Health Department work.
• Prioritizes transparency and supports a no wrong door culture.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Duties
Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee. Employee responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills. This may require evening, weekend, and occasional on-call duties including but not limited to work outside of your normal duties.
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Statement Maintain sensitive & confidential client information according to the HIPAA policy confidentiality requirements.
Equipment Used

• Must demonstrate proficiency in using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Computer use including internet, email, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Audio-visual and other teaching equipment.
• Healthcare equipment.
• Must be able to learn and become proficient with equipment and software programs as required to perform assigned duties effectively and efficiently.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Experience:

• 8 years’ related experience in nursing, community outreach, epidemiology, or a closely related field, with 2 years’ experience in leadership which may include informal leadership roles, team coordination, and/or project leadership
• A BSN is preferred may substitute for 2 years’ required experience, excepting formal and/or informal leadership experience.

Education and Training:

• Requires and associate’s degree in nursing from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience or Special Qualifications:

• Spanish speaking ability is preferred. ACHD has a policy to provide additional compensation to employees who can demonstrate bilingual language skills.
• Ability to function at the highest level of licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Professional Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado or a Compact State.
• Current BLS certification

Other Qualifications:

• Flexibility in work hours may be required to accommodate community events, meeting, and outreach activities.
• Travel within the community and participation in evening, weekend and on call duties may be required.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Based upon work environment spending time sitting, standing, and/or walking.
• Utilize appropriate ergonomics.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls, or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.