What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE, STD/HIV SPECIALIST - AHS NURSING - Public Health position at Tarrant County, TX?
Summary
Provide intermediate level professional public health nursing services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, counseling and education to clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs specialized assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services to Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic utilizing appropriate protocols and guidelines
2. Elicits health histories related to sexual activity and presenting symptoms (i.e., previous STD’s, pregnancy, contraceptive history, etc.)
3. Uses test results and clinical assessment to determine type and stage of STD and administer appropriate treatment allowed under protocol
4. Performs all clinical tasks following established policies and protocols
5. Collects blood samples and other laboratory specimens as part of assessment and diagnosis process
6. Counsel and administer Hepatitis B vaccine to adolescents and other high-risk clients
7. Performs group and one-on-one education specific to HIV/STD and other communicable disease to select high-risk groups (adolescents, drug abusers, prostitutes)
8. Performs screenings for cervical cancer, STD’s and other related infections
9. Provides information to clients, regarding infection and instructions medication administration
10. Serves on a departmental committee
11. Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required
Minimum Requirements
Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, push and pull.