Rapid Start RN & STI Educator

Job Description:

Rapid Start RN & STI Educator

Description

Job Posting Title
Rapid Start RN & STI Educator

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 HIV/STD Service

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
October 04, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $57,000.00 (plus an additional $3,000.00 on call pay) based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Rapid Start RN & STI Educator

Location: Central Office

Salary: Up to $57,000.00 (plus an additional $3,000.00 on call pay) based on education and experience.

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Position Description:

This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing a full range of nursing assignments as a STI Nurse Educator & Rapid Start RN and perform nursing task at the full performance level in providing care to patients or clients. Responsibilities will include providing guidance and training to others in completing routine nursing task and activities.

The STI Nurse Educator & Rapid Start RN (RN) sexually transmitted infections (STI) assessment, treatment, and training nurse for the Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Service (SHHRS). Candidate must be willing to travel and work on an on-call schedule with the SHHRS Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) Teams for provision of HIV/STI assessment, treatment and sexual health prevention education to individuals, or groups in a multi-county area across Oklahoma in nonclinical setting as directed by SHHRS Rapid Start Manager/STI Nurse Consultant and Rapid Start Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). The candidate will be comfortable working with high-risk patients such as HIV/STI and Hepatitis C, who are at increased risk of secondary infections. This candidate will also manage and administer STI Academy trainings. Duties will include the assessment of individual health, interpreting test results to determine medical and nursing care needed, planning a treatment strategy to meet identified needs and evaluating responses to treatment interventions as approved and directed by SHHRS Rapid Start Manager/STI Nurse Consultant and Rapid Start Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

Duties:

• Initiation and engaging in sexual health conversations with clients and colleagues.
• Obtain sexual history and risk assessment.
• Obtain specimens for STI screening including serology, rapid test, urine, or PCR swab for gonorrhea/chlamydia.
• Performs vital signs and comprehensive physical examinations for STI symptom assessment.
• Administer oral and intramuscular medications for STI treatment per established protocols, or order of an APRN or Medical Director.
• Recognize symptoms of allergic/anaphylaxis reaction and syndromic conditions (neurosyphilis, epididymitis etc.)
• Review lab results to assist with determining a treatment strategy to meet identified care needs.
• Assist in evaluating responses to interventions and making changes in care treatment as needed per established protocol.
• Provide client centered STI information regarding STI diagnosis, STI prevention/harm reduction counseling and education including use of condoms and other STI prevention barrier devices.
• Assist with providing a level of expertise in HIV/STI diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and training modalities according to CDC guidelines.
• Assist with coordination of care/client referrals to higher level of for assessment of neurosyphilis or penicillin desensitization.
• Consults and collaborates with physicians and community-based providers as needed related to patient care and follow up.

• Performs nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills and licensure.
• Perform initial patient work-up including blood pressure checks, weight checks, height and other check list initial work-up tasks as directed by Rapid Start APRN.
• Educate clients on HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
• Assist the DIS program when needed and with prior approval from Rapid Start Manager with field treatment of syphilis during outreach testing and screening events.
• Manage STI Academy two-day training for OSDH and community nurses including the coordination of presenters and training, creation and updating of training materials, presenting and skills check off of training including the issuance of completion certificates to nurses that complete the training and return their skills check list.
• Teaches basic nursing skills and related principles.
• Assists with assessing testing and treatment records in PHIDDO for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis for Rapid Start clients.
• Data entry in PHIDDO on lab results received from the lab on clients.
• Provide PrEP clients on education on the different PrEP options.
• Provide patient education on vaccines and treatments and possible side effects.
• Navigate prior authorization requests for clients for HIV treatment, PrEP, PEP and HCV treatment with insurance companies and drug-assistance programs.
• Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status of patients in a variety of settings.
• Participates in developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care.
• Administers medications as ordered.
• Reports appropriate patient information to supervisor or appropriate health team member.
• Assist with training practicum students on an as needed basis.
• Public speaking is a requirement as well as presenting in front of large audiences
• Independently create sexual health presentations based on CDC recommendations
• Work with Rapid Start Clinicians needs and as directed by Rapid Start Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements consist of possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC); plus three years of practical nursing experience in a HIV/STI clinic.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory, of medical terminology, and of infection control measures. Ability is required to exercise sound judgment; to follow detailed oral or written instructions; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; plus demonstrated ability to provide nursing care to patients or clients. Ability is required to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting; to take appropriate intervention; to counsel and teach patients and families; and to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care. Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) in Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required. Advanced knowledge of HIV and STIs is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Strong knowledge and skill in phlebotomy, and intramuscular injection required. Travel is

required 80% of time with this position as well as combination of telework and in office work

at times. Knowledge and proficiency with use of computer/laptop, Microsoft office 365

software, and softphone technology and electronic documentation required. Must be able to

provide examination for HIV & STI symptoms. LPN must be willing to provide care in clients’ homes or place of residence. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching. This position requires long period of sitting, standing, and daily use of computer and phone. Use of N-95 respirator is required.

Telework:

This position is Hybrid and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .