Public Health Nurse- STI

About the role

Tulsa Health Department is seeking dedicated individuals passionate about making a positive impact on the community, working to improve the health and overall well‑being of every resident in Tulsa County. The position is primarily responsible for providing public health nursing services and participating in community preventive health activities.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical history and update records; explain medical forms and assist with completion.
• Review client admission paperwork, eligibility criteria, BCD and fee payments to determine appropriate public or private funding resources.
• Complete BCD and client medical records to indicate services provided per clinic visit.
• Maintain accurate product inventory.
• Follow quality assurance protocol for safe handling and storage of biologicals.
• Review and evaluate immunization records; administer immunizations according to Physician Approved Protocols.
• Perform assessment, testing, screening, and treatment services using Physician Approved Protocols.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens as needed per guidelines; complete requisitions for proper routing.
• Apply knowledge of contraceptive methods, including emergency contraception and sterilization, in providing comprehensive family planning services (options/procedures counseling).
• Recommend, counsel, and administer medication and treatment per Physician Approved Protocols; provide instruction on medical procedures to patients.
• Perform adult health screenings for cholesterol, anemia, blood pressure, A1C, and cervical cancer; teach breast self‑examination and conduct