Public Health Nurse 1 - STI Clinic

POSITION: Public Health Nurse 1 – STI Clinic

JOB CATEGORY: VCHD 12

DEPARTMENT: Communicable Disease – Clinical Services SUPERVISOR: Supervisor of Clinical Nursing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinic – Primary Assignment Provides nursing services to patients on a walk-in and appointment basis in the STI Clinic. Performs nursing assessments, physical examinations, initial evaluations, and allergy screening in accordance with established protocols. Performs diagnostic and treatment procedures within the scope of professional nursing practice, Department protocols, and applicable orders. Performs phlebotomy and other specimen-collection procedures as required. Provides STI testing, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services according to Department protocols and applicable public health guidance. Explains diagnoses, laboratory results, disease transmission, treatment recommendations, prevention measures, and follow-up requirements in a clear and non-judgmental manner. Provides HIV pre-test and post-test counseling and education regarding behaviors that increase risk for HIV and other infections; maintains confidential records. Consults with the Health Officer or other appropriate clinical personnel when indicated and facilitates referral to specialists or other health care providers as recommended. Provides appropriate referrals to community agencies and other resources for services Maintains infection-control practices, including appropriate handling and disposal of bodily waste and potentially infectious materials, in accordance with written protocols. Completes accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation, reports, and required program records. Immunization Clinic and Other Clinical Coverage Provides coverage in the Immunization Clinic as needed, including administration of adult and childhood immunizations. Reviews immunization records and assists with scheduling and follow-up activities. Enters immunization information into CHIRP and the electronic medical record Provides tuberculin skin testing and/or other tuberculosis screening services as assigned. Provides Directly Observed Therapy and case-management support for patients with LTBI and TB disease as assigned. Works with other nursing staff to maintain clinic coverage during periods of high patient volume and scheduled or unscheduled staff absences. Communicable Disease, Education, and Community Health Assists with disease investigation activities for reportable diseases in accordance with Indiana Department of Health requirements and Department protocols. Provides client and provider education regarding communicable diseases, laboratory results, transmission, treatment, prevention, and follow-up. Participates in health fairs, community outreach, educational workshops, and public health activities involving STIs, immunizations, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases. Develops, recommends, and assists with methods of presenting and interpreting health information for patients, target populations, community groups, and other partners. Provides health education, information, support, guidance, and appropriate referrals based on assessment findings and identified client needs. Supports and assists other Health Department programs and resource agencies as needed Documentation, Quality Assurance, and Professional Responsibilities Maintains timely, complete, accurate, and confidential documentation in the electronic medical record and other required reporting systems. Participates in quality assurance activities to support continuity, accuracy, and improvement of clinical services and documentation. Participates in team meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuity and consistency of service delivery. Assists with orientation and education of new employees, nursing students, medical students, and other learners as assigned. Attends continuing education, seminars, conferences, meetings, and required training to maintain current nursing and public health knowledge. Adheres to nursing standards of practice and all Department policies, procedures, protocols, grants, program standards, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Maintains confidentiality of patient, medical, investigation, and Department records. Participates in public health emergency response activities when assigned, which may include duties outside the regular assignment, evenings or weekends, and deployment to other location within the county. Performs other related duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vanderburgh County