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January 21, 2020

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Did You Know?

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Each year, over 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer; however, the disease can be prevented with vaccination and appropriate screening.

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Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center is excited to partner with the Telluride Foundation on the 2020 AHEC Career Exploration Program (ACEP)! Thank you for your partnership!

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Join the Southwest Colorado Healthcare Sector
Partnership Alliance Meeting

Wednesday, January 22nd - 3:00-4:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/196229732
By Phone: +1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 196 229 732
The Southwest Colorado Healthcare Sector Partnership Alliance brings together healthcare industry leaders, educational institutions, community partners, and workforce advocates at a single table to address healthcare workforce issues in the region. Through Colorado Workforce Development Council funding, this alliance will explore workforce solutions that support local community and industry initiatives related to increasing the well-being of people living in Southwestern Colorado. Meetings will offer an opportunity to discuss pressing healthcare workforce needs and development and to create viable and sustainable solutions that capitalize on the shared resources and expertise of participants in the region.

A couple of things to know:
  • SWCAHEC is a neutral convener of the Southwest Colorado Healthcare Sector Partnership Alliance. This alliance belongs to the health professionals, healthcare and public health organizations, educators and educational institutions, and health-related community organizations in Southwestern Colorado. Initiatives will be community-informed and in response to data and the expertise of Sector Partnership participants.
  • The Southwest Colorado Healthcare Sector Partnership will meet via ZOOM (please see invite on agenda) and in-person at the SWCAHEC office at 701 Camino del Rio, Suite 320, Durango.
  • Click here for draft agenda.
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Did you know that nearly 4 million patients received cervical cancer screening from HRSA-funded health centers? Visit a HRSA-funded health center near you to get screened.
Join us for the next session in HRSA’s Data for Decision-Making Speaker Series focused on cervical health. Speakers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Cancer Society, and a health center will share cervical health surveillance data, as well as promising practices and experiences promoting cervical health.
Thursday, January 30
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Register for the webinar.
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Open house Children’s Colorado Health Pavilion is now open.
Come celebrate Wednesday, January 29 from
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Register here

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Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Program
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (HRSA-20-006)
Fiscal Year 2020 Application Due Date: March 3, 2020
Apply for this grant on Grants.gov.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year 2020 Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Program. The application cycle closes on March 3, 2020.
The SDS program increases the diversity of the health workforce by funding eligible academic institutions that are training health profession students. The institutions then make scholarships available to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have financial need.
Eligible applicants are accredited schools of allopathic and osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, public health, chiropractic, and allied health; schools offering a graduate program in behavioral and mental health practice; and programs for physician assistant training. Students should contact their financial aid office to find out if their school participates.
HRSA has $48,200,000 available to make approximately 79 awards in FY 2020. No student may receive SDS funds greater than $40,000 per academic year.
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Release of National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses Data

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released data collected from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN). This survey data was last released in 2008 and is the principal source of information on the nursing workforce: the largest group of health care professionals.
The data from these periodic surveys provide the basis for evaluating trends and projecting the future supply of nurses. HRSA programs use the information collected to assess nursing requirements at the state and national level.
Registered nurses participating in the survey answer questions relating to their profession as well as their experience in the field of nursing.
Data from the NSSRN surveys are available for download.
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Clinical Scholar Workshop: February 10 -14, 2020

Clinical Scholar Workshop:
Are you an experienced nurse who would like to share your wealth of knowledge with men and women entering your profession? If so, we need nurses like you to become Clinical Scholars!

What is a Clinical Scholar?
A Clinical Scholar is a Baccalaureate level or more highly academically prepared registered nurse who will work with a school of nursing to instruct nursing students in a clinical setting. In general, Clinical Scholars maintain their current employment in a clinical facility and ideally host nursing students there. Clinical Scholars assist with the valuable, hands-on instruction that can only be provided by skilled, seasoned nurses. Additionally, Clinical Scholars will be involved in the evaluation of nursing students.

Upon completion of the five-day course, the expectation is that the Clinical Scholar will be actively involved in teaching nursing students. Because of the high demand for this education, you should only register if clinical teaching is something that you want to pursue at the present time and fits within your current employment situation.

Learn more

Copy of Registration is NOW open for the 2020 Nurses day at the capitol and legislative dinner

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February 29, 2020

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Level 1: Health Navigation Fundamentals Online

Dates: March 6, 2020 to April 24, 2020

Topics in this comprehensive “Level 1” training include patient communication, health promotion and professional conduct.

This 8-week virtual course will include both online coursework (reading, quizzes, assignments) as well as Live Learning Sessions via Zoom. Live Learning Sessions will be held on Fridays at noon Mountain Time during the course.

Register here

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38th Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
March 29–April 1, 2020
Denver, Colorado

Each year, NICWA hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child advocacy issues. With over 1,400 attendees—and growing every year—this four-day conference has become the premiere national event addressing tribal child welfare and well-being. Keynote speakers range from federal officials at the highest level of government to youth with lived experience in child welfare systems.
NICWA provides meaningful programming to conference attendees, creating a space where participants can learn about the latest developments and best practices from experts in the field and from one another. Participants represent a cross-section of fields and interests including child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice service providers; legal professionals; students; advocates for children; and tribal, state, and federal leaders.
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The Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center (RM-PHTC) is housed within the Center for Public Health Practice at the Colorado School of Public Health. We are one of the 10 Regional Public Health Training Centers designated by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to provide training to professionals addressing public health issues. We serve Region VIII – which includes Colorado, Montana, North and South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
RM-PHTC works in partnership with subject matter experts to develop a skilled workforce, prepared to address public health needs in their communities. Our expertise in adult learning theory and instructional design ensures engaging, relevant trainings.
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MedNOW Clinic in Aurora, CO (in partnership with Stanford University) is seeking for a clinical research coordinator to recruit, consent, and enroll patients into a multi-site clinical trial. This patient-centered study (title: Comparative Effectiveness of Pain Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Chronic Pain Self-Management within the Context of Opioid Reduction) encourages patient interest and willingness to actively and collaboratively reduce opioid use, and tests two well-established behavioral intervention pain treatments. Candidates who have at least a two-year college degree and related work experience (e.g., clinical research) are strongly encouraged to apply. The physical location for this position is Aurora, Colorado.
Application link: http://m.rfer.us/STANFORDxXF9Wg.
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San Juan Basin Public Health is hiring a full-time Public Health Nurse Home Visitor. Strong families start with a great nurse. Your guidance helps mothers succeed. This position will provide home visits to women and their families eligible for the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program. More information on NFP is available at www.nursefamilypartnership.org. Nurses adhere to the NFP model of home visitation and follow nursing process guidelines; develop therapeutic relationships; and assess physical, emotional, social, environmental needs and goals. The relationship between nurse and mother is client-centered and strengths-based. Applicant must be a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado, BSN required. Experience in obstetrics, maternal and child health, community health or public health is encouraged. And must have CPR certification. This position is scheduled to close 1/31/2020, or until and adequate pool is reached. The hiring range for this position is $29.10 to $36.38. New hires are typically made at or near the minimum of the hiring range; the full wage range is included on the job description. To view the complete job description and/or apply go to www.sjbpublichealth.org.
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Faculty / Coordinator - Nurse Aide (Bayfield)

Salary $43,700.00 - $53,700.00
Location Bayfield, CO
This position specifically exists to provide classroom, laboratory, or related instruction under the supervision of the Department Chair and is responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards. Faculty must adhere to the laws, policies, procedures, rules, and applications which govern and affect the college, including the fiscal rules of the State of Colorado. Read more and apply here
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Position: Community Programs Supervisor Director of Program Operations
Exempt, Full-Time

The Community Programs Supervisor will oversee multiple Tri-County Health Network (TCHNetwork) Community Programs across our rural region. The Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations; developing the field team; reviewing, evaluating, & identifying ways to improve program efficiency and effectiveness; promoting programs; improving staff productivity; increasing client participation; and helping to ensure program sustainability.
Position: Outreach and Communication Manager Executive Director
Exempt, Full-Time
This position supports the continued growth and development of Tri-County Health Network (TCHNetwork) programming by building community relationships, directing external and internal marketing tactics, training and supporting team members in conducting outreach, and overseeing internal talent and culture. The Manager develops and implements the communication and marketing strategy for TCHNetwork.
Position: Director of Program Operations Executive Director
Exempt, Full-time
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, this position is responsible for the operational success of Tri-County Health Network’s (TCHNetwork) programs, including ensuring successful team management and development, program delivery, and quality control. The Director will also assist in developing new program scope and objectives, determine the best approach to meet community needs using existing and/or new resources, create and maintain program documentation, build detailed workflows, deliver status reports, and ensure successful programs remain sustainable.
Telluride, CO - No relocation assistance available.

Visit https://tchnetwork.org/jobs/ for full job description.
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