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Adams County Government · 1 week ago

Project Connects Program Administrator: Harm Reduction and Sexual Health

Brighton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Adams County Government is seeking a Project Connects Program Administrator for their Health Department Nursing Division, which focuses on harm reduction and sexual health programs. The role involves providing strategic oversight for a multidisciplinary team and managing various grant-funded initiatives while fostering relationships with community partners to promote public health services.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Leads the planning, organizing, budgeting, project management, and compliance monitoring of assigned service area (Nurse Home Visitation, Sexual Health, or Immunizations)

Develops the required Quality Improvement Plan, Community Engagement Plan, Strategic Plan, Annual Report, and Performance Assessment in coordination with Performance Excellence, and in compliance with CMS regulations that identify community needs especially those impacted by health inequities

Develops program goals and objectives through research, data analysis, and public input

Leads, facilitates, and manages programmatic community engagement and outreach

Maintains clear communication with internal and external partners in regards to nursing services and health department public health functions

Evaluates funding applications, prepares cost-benefit analysis, prepares and presents project descriptions, and makes funding recommendations to Division Director, Public Health Leadership Team, and Board of Health

Reviews drawdowns, tracks program and project balances, and makes applicable budget modifications

Develops and maintains systems, methods, and procedures to facilitate grant budgeting and tracking of allocations to cost centers

Oversee, conduct, and delegate compliance and performance monitoring of grant funded projects and activities

Develops and implements policies and procedures for assigned program clinical services

Develops and oversees clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record and development of Informatics systems

Writes and implements contracts and agreements to carry out clinical programming

Prepares analyses, makes recommendations, prepares and executes presentations, and prepares and presents written reports

Prepares and presents public hearing and study session packets to the Board of Health

Works closely with other Adams County departments including the County Attorney’s Office, Budget & Finance, Community Safety & Well-Being, and Human Services

Works closely with jurisdictional partners, stakeholders, community-based organizations, healthcare provider, and contractors to ensure successful outreach

Responsible for approving new clinical guidelines and nursing interventions, may include laboratory and pharmaceutical compliance

Leadership development and succession planning

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required

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

Qualification

Registered Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support CertificationPublic Health ExpertiseGrant AdministrationData AnalysisCommunity EngagementProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingAdaptability

Required

Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado or a Compact State

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association

Master's degree in nursing or related field AND 5 years of demonstrated progressive leadership experience in nursing or a related field, including increasing levels of responsibility and oversight in clinical or administrative roles

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

Quality: Makes good and timely decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions

Informing: Provides timely and relevant information to colleagues, stakeholders, or the public using appropriate means to facilitate understanding and decision making

Teamwork: Must work as a part of the team, bringing together relevant partners (internally and externally) to achieve goals and objectives. Must be able to take the lead, when necessary, but also follow through on other's directives

Organizing: Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, and support) to execute tasks; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner

Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and reasoning methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the easiest answers. Must be able to make a good decision and stick with it

Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to complete tasks; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others cannot; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources

Written Communications: Can write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect to specific audiences

Technical: Understands the principles, methods, and practices of federal grant administration. Has the ability to interpret and communicate complex Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Interpret, apply and contribute to administrative, departmental, and divisional policies and procedures

Solid Nursing Foundation: A strong foundation in nursing principles and practices is essential. This includes patient assessment, treatment skills, and knowledge of various health conditions

Understanding of Population Health: Public health nurses think beyond individual patients and consider the health of entire communities. They understand how social determinants of health, like poverty and access to education, influence health outcomes

Epidemiology and Data Analysis: These nurses are familiar with how diseases spread in populations and can analyze data to identify health trends and areas of concern

Patient Education: They excel at explaining complex medical information in a clear and understandable way to people from diverse backgrounds

Active Listening and Cultural Sensitivity: Building trust and rapport with community members is key. Public health nurses actively listen to concerns, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and avoid using medical jargon

Collaboration: They work effectively with a wide range of people, including community leaders, social workers, and other healthcare professionals

Problem-Solving and Resourcefulness: Public health nurses often work in environments with limited resources. They need to be resourceful and find creative solutions to address community health needs

Advocacy and Leadership: They are passionate about public health issues and can advocate for policies that promote health equity and access to healthcare

Adaptability and Resilience: The public health field can be fast-paced and unpredictable. Public health nurses need to be adaptable and able to respond to changing situations

Compassion and Commitment to Community Health: A genuine desire to improve the health and well-being of the community is a driving force for public health

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