Practicum - Mobile Public Health Clinic Nursing Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4953631) Apply  Practicum - Mobile Public Health Clinic Nursing Salary $0.00 Monthly Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Unpaid Intern Job Number FAA00000-06/16/2025 Department Department of Public Health & Environment Division Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response Opening Date 06/16/2025 Closing Date 6/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Max Number of Applicants 45 Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 4300 Cherry Creek S Dr, Glendale, CO 80246, USA Hiring Pay Rate Unpaid FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Haley Schwenger, haley.schwenger@state.co.us How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits Department Information This position is Temporary, Part-Time Practicum (minimum 17 hours/week) and will exist for 4 months or less, is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office w/requirement to report to Work location per business needs) within Colorado, applicants must be local to Colorado. This is a non-employee intern position and is unpaid, no benefits are available. This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins) The posting is capped at 45 applicants and will close once 45 applicants have applied or on 06/24/2025, whichever comes first. (This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies and may be extended.) Make a real difference . . . Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a better Colorado? Are you looking for an practicum that provides you with opportunities to learn how to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a fantastic practicum position that provides experiential learning about improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of Colorado's people and the quality of its environment. If your goal is to pursue a career upon graduation that makes a difference, consider an internship with the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Description of Job Tentative Start Date: Desired start date is 09/01/2025 to 12/10/2025 About the Work Unit: Colorado’s mobile public health clinics provide low- and no-cost services to Coloradans of all ages. These include routine vaccines required for school and child care, as well as other recommended vaccines like flu, COVID-19, and mpox. The exact vaccines offered depend on the specific clinic. The Mobile Public Health Clinic Program’s mission is to bridge gaps in access to disease control and public health services, and rapidly respond to emergent issues. Our emphasis is on serving low-income and underserved areas of the state. The MPHC runs vaccination clinics for people with low/disproportionate access to preventative medicine. The team is also ready to respond to outbreaks when appropriate. https://cdphe.colorado.gov/mobilepublichealth Internship Description: Project Title: Mobile Public Health Clinic Nursing Practicum Project Description: This practicum helps nursing students understand the dynamic impact of the Mobile Health Team in creating equity of healthcare for all through the utilization of multiple departments within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Students earn a better understanding of how departments work together within public health to provide a variety of healthcare services. This is an unpaid, hybrid practicum. Smart Objectives: The student will be able to: + The student shadows The Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Community Action and Engagement, and the Coordinators of the Mobile Public Health Clinic team. + The student works with the MPHC team to organize a clinic from start to finish including reaching out to contacts, scheduling, organizing supplies, working with a team at site and reviewing results of the clinic. + The student participates in these clinics with the end goal of understanding impacts of MPHC on vaccinations rates and access. + The project concludes with the student creating a short project where they put forth a question, process, or research topic based on the MPHC operations or outcomes. Deliverables or outcomes: + Students achieve an understanding of state public health systems to improve equity. + Students expand knowledge or practice through a practical research project. Which Public Health Core Competencies skills does the project develop? Communication, Community Dimensions of Practice, Cultural Competency, Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health, Interprofessional Practice, Leadership and Systems Thinking, Public Health and Health Care Systems, Policy Development/Program Planning, Systems Thinking. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this practicum in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience. Bachelors or Masters student enrolled in an accredited university seeking a degree program in Public Health, Advanced Nursing , or closely related fields. Applicant must be a Licensed Practical Nurses (LPA) or Registered Nurse (RN). OR A Bachelors or Masters graduate. Recently graduated means the individual should have attended a university and have graduated with a Bachelors or Masters degree i n Public Health, Advanced Nursing or related fields within three calendar years. Applicant must be a Licensed Practical Nurses (LPA) or Registered Nurse (RN). For all applicants, a c urrent, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) must be completed. **A copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript AND image of a current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing is required by the application deadline. You must attach this to your application electronically under attachments. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. ** Preferred Qualifications: + Working with disproportionally under served communities + Experience observing, recording, reporting, and documenting changes in a patient's condition + Spanish speaking + Interest in preventative medicine + Ability to travel Conditions of employment: + Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. + Signed Non-Employee Confidentiality Agreement is required + If you will be using this internship for academic credit, a Signed Affiliation Agreement is required between CDPHE and your University. + A c urrent, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) must be completed. + This position is Temporary, Part-Time Practicum (minimum 17 hours/week) and will exist for 3 months or less, is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office w/requirement to report to Work location per business needs) within Colorado, applicants must be local to Colorado. Supplemental Information Supplemental Information: A complete application packet must include: + A completed State of Colorado application. + A resume. + If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. + If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. + A c urrent, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) must be completed. The Selection Process + All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed. Candidates who are selected for further consideration will proceed to the next step and all applicants will be notified by email of their status at each step of the process. ADAAA Accommodations: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.usor call 303-692-2060, option 5. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email