POSITION
OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
May 1, 2008
TITLE: Employee Infection Control Nurse
SALARY RANGE: $1,884 - $2,712/mo
(NOTE: new employees typically start at or near entry level)
PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION: Public Health Nurse II
HOURS/WEEK: 20
OFFICE: 3482 Broadway, Boulder
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
This position is an integral part of
the Immunization Program. The infection control nurse conducts a variety
of complex tasks associated with safeguarding Boulder County Public
Health (BCPH) staff from communicable diseases. Primary responsibilities
will be to develop, implement, and oversee infection control practices,
including employee immunizations, for staff and volunteers working in
public health programs. This position will also provide support to the
agency’s immunization clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays, as needed. As a
member of the Communicable Disease Division, this position will provide
support to other programs, such as Communicable Disease Control,
Emergency Preparedness, HIV/STI Outreach, and TB Control. This position
is expected to flex work hours (i.e., adjust routine hours and work
additional hours during outbreak investigations and when responding to
public health emergencies) to accommodate program needs, and it may
require travel throughout Boulder County.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the regular review and update of BCPH’s Infection
Control Manual.
- Assesses the immunization status and job requirements for all
new BCPH staff and ensures appropriate vaccinations are provided
prior to or on their first day of work.
- Tracks immunization status for existing staff, as needed, using
a computer tracking system.
- Conducts infection control classes and proficiency testing on a
regular basis for BCPH staff.
- Keeps current on medical/legal regulations regarding infection
control, immunizations, and communicable disease control.
- Provides immunizations to the public during immunization
clinics.
- Assists with surveillance and communicable disease control
activities.
- Participates as a member of the EPI (Epidemiology) Team during
outbreak investigations.
- Provides clinical support services for the TB Control,
Immunization, and HIV/STI Outreach programs, as needed.
- Provides superior customer service to all clients, medical
providers, internal staff, and the public.
- Provides educational sessions to the public, medical providers,
and agency staff regarding issues related to infection control,
immunizations, and communicable diseases.
- Maintains secure and confidential files.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from a college or university accredited
by the National League of Nursing with a bachelors of science degree in
nursing (BSN).
Experience: Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of recent
professional experience in nursing.
--OR--
Additional related education may apply toward required experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of epidemiologic principles related to surveillance,
investigation, and control of communicable diseases.
- Knowledge of the epidemiology of and control measures for
routinely reported communicable disease (i.e. childhood diseases,
hepatitis, bacterial meningitis).
- Knowledge of current and acceptable nursing practices, including
the ordering, tracking, and administration of vaccines, as well as
venipuncture, specimen collection, immunizations, and tuberculin
skin tests.
- Computer literacy relevant to the agency’s existing system. Must
be able to function at a high level using word processing, e-mail,
and database entry and retrieval.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including
presentation skills.
- Strong interviewing and counseling skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to establish
priorities.
- Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances, especially during
outbreak investigations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be culturally sensitive and willing to work with a varied,
diverse population.
Special Requirements:
- Must have access to transportation readily available for use
during working hours.
- Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT: All new employees and
rehires will be required to provide documentary proof of their
eligibility for employment.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: As an employee of Boulder County Public Health, you may be required to assist in response activities for disasters and emergencies (including acts of bioterrorism), which may occur outside of normal working hours. You may also be required to attend Incident Command Training (ICS) appropriate for your position.
BACKGROUND CHECK: All new employees must agree to submit to
and clear background checks.
IMMUNIZATION POLICY: All new employees are required to provide
complete immunization information at date of hire, as requested.
COUNTY EMPLOYEE PREFERENCE: This position is being announced
concurrently to county employees and the public. The County Employee
Preference Policy will still apply.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. In order to be
screened as an official applicant, you must FIRST submit a Boulder
County Public Health (BCPH) application, either through our online
process, downloaded from
our website or obtained from any BCPH site.
When submitting your application, please make sure you explain how
your qualifications adequately address the job requirements of this
position, as applications are screened based on the qualifications
listed in this position announcement. Applications should be submitted
to Boulder County Public Health Human Resources, 3450 Broadway, Boulder,
CO 80304, and must be received by the closing date. Completed
applications can also be submitted via FAX, e-mail, or online. Please
visit our website for a complete job description and access to our
online job application.
WEBSITE:
www.BoulderCountyHealth.org/jobs
JOB LINE INFORMATION: 303-441-1562
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
healthhr@BoulderCounty.org
FAX NUMBER: 303-441-1452
HEARING-IMPAIRED ASSISTANCE: Call RELAY COLORADO at
1-800-659-2656 (TDD)
NOTICE TO OUT-OF-AREA APPLICANTS: Regretfully, applicants must
assume travel costs if called for interviews; however, BCPH is very open
to conducting initial interviews via telephone and FAX.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. Boulder County Public Health is an equal employment
opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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