Public Health Nurse II - Sexual Health

The Adams County Health Department (ACHD) Nursing Division is comprised of Nurse Family Partnership, Nurse Support Program, Harm Reduction, Sexual Health, Immunizations, Child Maltreatment and Fatality Prevention, and Care Coordinator for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. The Nursing Division is made up of clinical support staff, medical assistants, harm reduction specialists, operations support, nurses, advanced practice nurses, and midwives.

As a Public Health Nurse II on the Sexual Health Program team you'll work closely with our Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive sexual health services including contraception, STI testing, treatment, and education. You'll have the opportunity to independently screen and test clients for STIs, administer prescribed medications, and provide vital post-examination education. Key responsibilities include triaging clients, offering guidance on contraception effectiveness and usage, and educating on STI risk factors and prevention.

If you're passionate about promoting sexual health and wellness, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we want to hear from you!

• Administer or dispense medication prescribed by a Nurse Practitioner.
• Perform appropriate testing in the clinic including pregnancy testing, HIV, Hepatitis C, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
• Provide post examination education to clients.
• Triage client for STI infections and issues with contraception.
• Provide education related to effectiveness of contraception, side effects and appropriate use.
• Provide education related to Sexually Transmitted Infection, risk factors and prevention.
• Follow up on referrals, provide test results and appropriate education.
• Perform Quality Assurance tasks as assigned.

• Provides safe, effective, evidence-based patient care, including clear, accurate documentation, and referrals. Uses critical thinking skills and nursing expertise to effectively assess patients and care for their health.
• Perform direct patient care during home visits, clinic visits, or at outdoor community clinics, fairs, and outreach events. Provide individualized nursing care to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
• Maintains specialty practice within nursing and public health, promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences.
• Collaborates with team members to provide resources and care/treatment options within the patient care setting. Identifies the need for consultation or referral to Advanced Practice Provider or higher level of care.
• Maintains working knowledge of agency-wide services and provides appropriate agency-wide referrals as necessary. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision to health care when otherwise unavailable.
• Maintains up to date knowledge and performs safe medication and medical supply use, storage, and handling.
• May serve as a liaison or lead at a clinic or off-site community event.
• Applies agency policy and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis or data requires a review of various factors. Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Conducts various diagnostic tests, needs assessment interviews, medical histories, and vital measurements to determine appropriate health care measures or coordination of care.
• Program Operations
• The registered nurse attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Proficiently documents patient cases and complies with timely documentation standard for patients and employees.
• Regularly attends and actively participates in team meetings.
• Assists in conducting epidemiological investigations related to disease control and infectious diseases.
• Conducts interviews of individuals and families, documents relevant information, and provides direct client care by administering vaccinations and medications.
• Develops and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• The registered nurse communicates effectively in various formats in all areas of practice.
• Guides professional nursing staff and paraprofessional employees who provide public health nursing services.
• Participates in planning and implementation of public health nursing programs for communities, families, and individuals; and performs related work as required.
• Perform other…