Registered Nurse (PACT Charge Nurse) - EDRP Authorized
Veterans Health Administration
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Posted: April 13, 2026 (45 days ago)
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NURSE, STD/HIV SPECIALIST - AHS NURSING - Public Health
Tarrant County
Public Health
Location
Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105
Salary
$2,557.10 - $3,068.52
per week
Type
Full-Time
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May 14, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a nurse in a public health clinic, focusing on assessing, treating, and educating people about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV, including taking health histories, performing tests, giving vaccines, and providing counseling to at-risk groups like teens and high-risk adults.
A good fit would be a registered nurse with experience in public health who is comfortable discussing sensitive topics, making independent decisions, and educating others in a supportive environment.
It's ideal for someone passionate about preventing infectious diseases and working in community health settings.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) plus 2 years of public health or supervisory experience, or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) plus 4 years of such experience
- Current Texas RN license or multistate compact license (Texas RN required within 90 days of hire)
- Good knowledge of medical concepts, practices, and procedures in infectious diseases
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to make professional nursing decisions and work autonomously under protocols
- Experience in supervisory roles and infectious disease specialties preferred
- Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, push, and pull as needed
Full Job Description
Provide intermediate level professional public health nursing services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, counseling and education to clients.Requirements
1. Performs specialized assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services to Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic utilizing appropriate protocols and guidelines2. Elicits health histories related to sexual activity and presenting symptoms (i.e., previous STD’s, pregnancy, contraceptive history, etc.)
3. Uses test results and clinical assessment to determine type and stage of STD and administer appropriate treatment allowed under protocol
4. Performs all clinical tasks following established policies and protocols
5. Collects blood samples and other laboratory specimens as part of assessment and diagnosis process
6. Counsel and administer Hepatitis B vaccine to adolescents and other high-risk clients
7. Performs group and one-on-one education specific to HIV/STD and other communicable disease to select high-risk groups (adolescents, drug abusers, prostitutes)
8. Performs screenings for cervical cancer, STD’s and other related infections
9. Provides information to clients, regarding infection and instructions medication administration
10. Serves on a departmental committee
11. Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) and two (2) years of public health and/or supervisory experience.
Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) and four (4) years of public health and/or supervisory experience.
Current Texas or multistate compact (including Texas) RN license required.
Texas RN license required within ninety (90) days of hire.
Good knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of field of medical specialty.
Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to make professional nursing decisions and operate autonomously under written protocol.
May need prior supervisory and infectious disease specialty skills.
Additional Information
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, push and pull.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes