The purpose of this position is to provide high level nursing care to patient/clients seeking education, screening, testing, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections

Essential Functions

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

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

Perform physical assessments per nursing protocol; thorough understanding of “normal” and deviations from “normal”

Collect lab specimens per nursing protocol including but not limited to: blood, urine, compartment swabs

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

Ensure standards of Public Health Nursing practice are met with each patient

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

Navigate referral process for continuation of care in HCV, HIV, HARM, Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health services, etc.

Training and qualifications for the position include the following:

Graduate of accredited Nursing Program

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

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

Proficient in use of PCs, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices

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

Working knowledge of Public Health Core Competencies and Public Health 3.0

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products

Ability to navigate and use electronic health records and other data management systems such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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