Job/Position DescriptionPublic Health Nurse IIUnder the supervision of the HIV/STD Program Manager, independently performs complex, specialized and comprehensive HIV/STD, and public health nursing services. Work involves planning, developing, and coordinating nursing activities for the care of individuals, families, and communities in the rural/frontier areas of Public Health Region 9/10. Services are conducted in both clinical and non-clinical settings for populations in need, including men who have sex with men, injection drug users, homeless persons, sex industry workers, and other hard to reach populations. Provides direct client care and case management services. Participates in disease control and prevention, community education, quality assurance, and program administration activities. Serves as a technical consultant and resource to the public and medical professionals by providing information on CDC/DSHS standards regarding the current testing, diagnoses and treatment of STDs and HIV. Maintains and operates a Class D Pharmacy. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.Augments Tuberculosis (TB) Program in Tom Green County and surrounding areas. Provides direct client care, including but not limited to Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), collection and shipment of lab specimens, patient assessment and education.This position will conduct activities during public health emergencies and pandemic responses. This participation may require a change in shift, location and/or supervisor.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.(60%) Operates clinics at both Midland and San Angelo offices. Provides assessment, testing, treatment, education, and counseling for individuals who have been exposed to or diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases in accordance with standing delegation orders and current CDC testing and treatment guidelines. Collects specimens for laboratory and rapid testing, including urine, and blood collected via venipuncture or finger-stick. Interviews patients to identify relevant risk-factors and obtain medical history to provide individualized care according to policy, procedure, program standards, and standing delegation orders. Maintains up-to-date and thorough records of patient encounters. Always maintains patient confidentiality and strictly adheres to HIPAA standards. Coordinates with Disease Intervention Specialists to conduct public health follow-up investigations. Conducts regular inventory and ordering of medication and supplies. (15%) Develops and delivers HIV/STD training programs/presentations to meet the needs of the department and other service providers. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with a wide variety of partners including, but not limited to local health departments, infection preventionists, physicians, laboratories, and others involved in public or private healthcare. Serves as a subject matter expert and program liaison to healthcare providers, offering recommendations for appropriate testing and treatment. Organizes and leads team at community events, providing HIV/STD education, testing, treatment, and MPox vaccinations. (10%) Participates in the development and revision of policies, procedures, and standing delegation orders. Participates in collection of data, data analysis, program evaluation and assists with recommendations and prog https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=615881 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.