Public Health Nurse - STI Clinic (Grant Funded)

City of San Antonio•Tx 78210, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Public Health Nurse provides nursing care and related nursing services under the direction of a Public Health Physician and senior-level professional nursing staff. The position is grant funded, unclassified, at-will, and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. The nurse exercises functional supervision over assigned staff. The work location is 512 E. Highland Blvd., Ste. 150, San Antonio, TX 78210. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment, with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and bodily fluids and frequent exposure to infectious diseases. Staff in high-risk positions are required to obtain relevant immunizations under SAMHD policy; requests for exemptions will be reviewed. SAMHD expects staff to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decisions affecting the communities served. The nurse provides immunization services and information, skilled nursing care, medications and laboratory work, client referrals, staff orientation and supervision, and related public health services. The role also involves maintaining supplies, participating in case conferences, communicating departmental information to community groups, and compiling daily revenue reports.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current First Aid Certification.
Current CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.
License to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, methods, basic science, community health, and social and human resources.
Knowledge of modern medical office procedures and practices.
Skill in using a personal computer and associated software programs.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
Ability to apply professional nursing principles, techniques, and basic science in homes, clinics, and the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to compile data and prepare routine reports.
Ability to exercise judgment in applying nursing care.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people on a daily basis.
Ability to encourage patients and families to take constructive self-improvement actions.
Ability to grasp and apply basic principles of health program administration and operation.
Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
Selected applicants must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. A physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, or additional background checks may also be conducted if required.
If selected, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at processing.

Responsibilities

Assess immunization status and administer age-appropriate vaccines to infant, child, adolescent, and adult clients.
Counsel international travelers, recommend information, and administer appropriate immunizations.
Assist with orientation, teaching, and supervision of assigned staff.
Provide skilled nursing care to individuals and families.
Provide immunization information to staff, clients, other professionals, and the public.
Administer medications, vaccines, and laboratory work in accordance with proper standards.
Assess client needs and arrange appropriate referrals for problems at a clinical level.
Participate in case conferences with physicians, hospital personnel, and representatives of other agencies.
Maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies and order vaccines and other medical supplies.
Communicate departmental policies, functions, and philosophy to professional organizations and community groups as assigned.
Collect and compile daily revenue reports.
Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.