JOB SUMMARY

Provides comprehensive advanced practice care in a Public Health Clinic. Operates within the scope of practice designated by the practitioners credentials.

Essential Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (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. Mesa County Public Health reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Performs clinical services and duties and ensures the delivery of patient care. Orders and/or performs appropriate diagnostic and screening tests and collects additional data for evaluation of illness/wellness. Provides managed patient care by developing and implementing individual treatment plan: prescribing/dispensing medications; providing appropriate referrals; ensuring education, counseling, and follow-up with other professional and community agencies. Integrates knowledge of clients needs and medical interventions to design care plans and take actions that are consistent with the standards of practice, licensing laws, and established policies and procedures. Effectively uses electronic health information retrieval systems, data-collection processes, and technology applications for patient s records, fiscal management, tracking, reporting, and maintaining information for individuals, populations and/or program needs. Documents care through established protocols and policies. Assists with orientation of new nursing, medical and administrative support staff and acts as a resource person to all staff. Participates in student educational programs by orienting students to the program area, selection of client cases for demonstration/teaching of advanced practice nursing skill set, mentoring students, and providing evaluation to instructors and students. Assumes responsibility for own professional development by pursuing education, participating in professional committees and work groups, and contributing to a work environment where continual improvements in practice are pursued. Collaborates with the Medical Director, Director of Clinical Services, Clinic Manager and others Minimum Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience

Completion of study and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Bilingual (English/Spanish - Spanish/English) desired OR

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, licensure and abilities required for the job.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

A valid Colorado driver s license with a responsible driving record. Family Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

Supplemental Information PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Position requires standing, stooping, bending, and stretching. Stands 45% of the time, walks 45% of the time, and sits 10% of the time. Work is generally confined to a very busy office with multiple tasks and interruptions. Noise level is generally moderate to noisy. May be exposed to communicable diseases and infections, blood and body fluids.

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 penalizes 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.

This position is eligible for the Mesa County benefit package which includes the following:

Medical Dental Vision Retirement Paid Sick and Vacation Leave Life insur nce Long term disability