Essential Functions Essential functions the position will be responsible for include the following:

Provide HIV education and counseling to those living with HIV and those caring for HIV infected individuals

Collect lab specimens as ordered by the physician including but not limited to: blood, urine, compartment swabs

Provide education and counseling related to other sexually transmitted infections such as Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, HPV and HSV

Provide STI medications and/or immunizations as covered by Public Health Nursing

Protocol or by physician order

Ensure standards of HIV nursing practice are met with each patient

Assess barriers to care for each patient including factors that may influence medication adherence

Navigate health insurance entities to ensure procedures and medications are provided as directed by physician

Graduated from an accredited nursing school

Current and unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse

Minimum of two (2) years’ related experience

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be considered to qualify for the position

Specialized Knowledge Must be trained and certified in cardio-pulminary resuscitation (CPR) at hire and maintain certification post-hire

Obtain certification in Association of Nurses in AIDS Care within one year of employment and maintain ongoing certification

Competencies The incumbent is required to possess the following competencies:

Ability to perform in a position of significant complexity

Ability to regularly solve difficult problems and occasionally for solving complex problems

Ability to engage in substantial communication with other Knox County Government employees and the public

Ability to use typical office equipment including a multi-line phone, photocopier, calculator, and fax machine

Ability to regularly use a desktop computer, laptop computer, printer, computer scanner, and PC projector

Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of software programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Ability to navigate and use electronic health records and other data management systems

Ability to appropriately use a variety of medical devices

Ability to use tact to resolve issues

Physical Requirements This position requires the following physical abilities:

Occasional periods of moderate effort or frequent periods of light physical activity are required

Occupational Hazards The following occupational hazard exists: Risk of exposure to infectious agents with the possibility of becoming ill