To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent serves as a Public Health Nurse - Community Health/ STI for the Health Department under the direct supervision of the Director of Public Health Nursing. The Public Health Nurse is responsible for providing timely clinical nursing services to prevent and/or treat infectious disease transmission within the community, interact with community medical providers and to provide education and community referrals to assist clients in achieving optimal personal health. DUTIES: Responsible for conducting sexually transmitted diseases (STD) exams including, but not limited to, health history, specimen collection, phlebotomy, treatment per protocol, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing and education, specifically for HIV/STD Prevention Division clients. Perform field-testing which includes finger sticks/venipuncture and transporting specimens while maintaining proper chain of custody Investigate sexually transmitted infection (STI) reports, and related casework Responsible for specimen collection and all associated tasks during patient visits. Provide educational and risk reduction behavioral information. Elicit contact information for active disease intervention or sex partner notification. Assist with organizing, scheduling and carrying out community outreach for mobile/off-site clinics, community outreach educational programs and community health screenings on a weekly basis. Drives and maintains mobile unit supplies and readiness for outreach events. Participates in communicable disease control activities, including implementing general preventive measures, making early identification of disease and providing care and supervision to reduce effects of disease under the direct supervision of the Director of Public Health Nursing. Provides medical care not beyond the incumbents scope of practice in office and/or patient homes as referred by physicians and/or health agencies, including making physical assessments, providing information, making referrals and administering medications, injections and treatment as ordered under the direct supervision of the Director of Public Health Nursing. Prepares patient charts for upcoming clinical and outreach appointments. Maintains current, accurate patient records through data entry into the correct electronic medical record systems (EMR) including, but not limited to, immunization records, TB results, and diagnostic results. Responds to telephone calls and questions from the public, including scheduling appointments, making referrals, counseling and providing other health-related information through collaboration with and as delegated by the Director of Public Health Nursing. Cross-trains as needed in other nursing programs for provision of immunizations, and related communicable disease prevention services. Performs all other duties as assigned.

DIFFICULTY OF WORK: Incumbent's duties are broad in scope, involving many variables or considerations with interrelationships difficult to ascertain. Incumbent performs according to well-established standard practices of the profession and standard Department policies and procedures. Incumbent exercises independent judgment in effectively examining, screening and assessing individual needs, and providing information, counseling, assistance and referrals.

RESPONSIBILITY: Incumbent ensures proper implementation of public health programs according to technical specifications and standard practices of the profession. Incumbent works with moderate supervision, referring to supervisor any unusual and/or unprecedented situations, such as circumstances not cove ed by existing policies and procedures, adverse reactions to immunizations and non-compliance of clients. Work is periodically reviewed for soundness of judgment, adherence to instructions/guidelines and compliance with Department policies and procedures.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Incumbent maintains frequent contact and communications with co-workers, personnel and officials from other County departments and other government agencies, state and local health agencies, medical personnel, community service organizations and the public for the purpose of exchanging information, controlling and monitoring communicable diseases and providing educational programs and referrals. Incumbent reports directly to the Director of Public Health Nursing, but also remains under the indirect supervision of the Administrator and Health Officer.