Congenital Syphilis Nurse

Posting 19741
-Posted
- Dept of State Health Services

- Region 9/10

- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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Functional

Title:

Congenital Syphilis Nurse

Job Title: Public Health Nurse II

Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: Region 9/10

Posting Number: 19741

Closing Date: 02/04/2027

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $6,281.33

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework:

Travel: Up to 50%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: SAN ANGELO

Job Location Address: 622 S OAKES ST

Other Locations: Midland

MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Under the direct supervision of the Communicable Disease Program manager, the Public Health Nurse II performs complex nursing work that includes the delivery of congenital syphilis and HIV/STI services and for the areas designated; to include the coordination of services, technical consultation and clinical support for Communicable Disease, particularly HIV/STI activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, community education, patient care, reporting/documentation and disease intervention activities.

Nurse II is responsible for services in the region, including participation in current and long-range planning for HIV/SII prevention and intervention in assigned areas. In coordination with the applicable program managers and/or supervisors ensure program goals and objectives are met. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. May provide additional PHN direct services as needed for Communicable Disease Support.

Evaluates patients for Congenital Syphilis risk factors, clinical presentation, and screening results in various settings (e.g. patient’s home or public health clinic). In collaboration with the authorizing physician develops a treatment plan; establishes mutual goals, monitors the patient’s treatment response. Engages patients in behavior modification to promote treatment adherence. May provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to agency staff, care recipients, provider agencies, and the medical community to ensure treatment is completed

Collects specimens for laboratory testing to include urine, blood via venipuncture or fingerstick, and self-collection swabs

Maintains detailed records of patient encounters in state databases. 40%

Serve as a technical consultant and resource to individuals, providers and stakeholders by providing information on CDC/DSHS standards regarding the current testing, diagnoses and treatment of Congenital Syphilis, as well as other STIs and HIV. Facilities involved can be health facilities, county correctional facilities, residential substance abuse facilities, and other community agency facilities. Communicates with…