Public Health Nurse - STI

Tulsa Health Department

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse primarily provides public health nursing services to the public and participates in community preventive health activities. The role delivers clinical services and education to patients, maintains accurate medical and clinic records, and supports outreach at community sites. The nurse works with clinic personnel, private providers, community programs, schools, and other agencies to coordinate care, referrals, and preventive health programs. The position reports to the Manager, Clinical Services and has indirect supervisory responsibility for student nurses.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or a Registered Nurse license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Valid Oklahoma driver's license.
Maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) CPR certification.
Knowledge of professional nursing principles and practices, particularly public health nursing.
Ability to interact with patients from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Counseling, health education, and skilled nursing care abilities.
Strong listening, attention-to-detail, and information-retention skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and interact effectively with team members and staff.
Good writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interview patients, explain medications, and gain acceptance of recommendations.
Computer skills in data entry, MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability and willingness to perform job-related travel.
Maintain confidentiality of THD records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Two years of experience as a professional nurse.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Interview patients to obtain medical histories, update records, explain medical forms, and assist with form completion.
Review admission paperwork, eligibility criteria, BCD information, and fee payments to determine appropriate public or private funding resources.
Complete BCD and client medical records to document services provided during clinic visits.
Maintain product inventory and follow quality assurance protocols for safe handling and storage of biologicals.
Review and evaluate immunization records and administer immunizations according to Physician Approved Protocols.
Provide assessment, testing, screening, and treatment services according to Physician Approved Protocols.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens according to established guidelines and complete requisitions to ensure proper specimen routing.
Provide comprehensive family planning services, including counseling on contraceptive methods, emergency contraception, sterilization, options, and procedures.
Recommend, counsel on, and administer medications and treatments according to Physician Approved Protocols, and instruct patients on medical procedures.
Perform adult health screenings for cholesterol, anemia, blood pressure, A1C, and cervical cancer; teach breast self-examination and perform clinical breast exams.
Document clinic visits and follow-up actions, prepare and send follow-up correspondence, and maintain clinic records.
Receive patient calls and provide counseling; follow up on missed appointments and abnormal Pap or laboratory results; and maintain necessary records.
Support clinical services and community outreach through health education, limited screenings, and children's immunizations at community sites, health fairs, schools, and Caring Van sites.
Participate in orientation for new staff, residents, and students.
Participate in Health Department and community meetings related to preventive health.
Complete required training and perform other assigned duties, including activities supporting public health emergency operations.