Public Health Nurse Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Public Health Nurse

University of Rochester

Location:
United States of America , Rochester

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

35.35 - 45.96 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Infectious Diseases Division of the University of Rochester provides the clinical services of the Monroe County Sexual Health Clinic through a contract with the County Department of Public Health. The MC clinic is a free, walk in clinic serving a diverse community across a spectrum of ages. This position is responsible to provide clinical care including obtaining a history, performing a physical assessment, providing treatment of STIs, and providing HIV/STI prevention counseling and testing in collaboration with nurse practitioners and medical director. Assess clients’ suitability for HIV PreExposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), HIV PreExposure Prophylaxis, and Doxycycline PostExposure Prophylaxis for the prevention of STIs. This position will rotate with others to coordinate the delivery of care and act as a clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner graduate students, residents, fellows, and community health care providers.

Job Responsibility:

Provide direct patient care in NYS Article 28 Clinic: Perform a health history, including sexual history and behavioral risk assessment
Targeted physical examination
Administer treatment of sexually transmitted infections
Perform venipuncture
Provide individualized patient education
Seek consultation with nurse practitioners when indicated
Identify other health problems and provide referrals to appropriate health providers for evaluation and management
Provide STI risk reduction strategies: Provide HIV pre-test and risk reduction counseling
Provide HIV post- test counseling
Utilize a client-centered approach to provide culturally responsive HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services, HIV PEP, Doxy-PEP for STI prevention
Provide clinical case management: Manage laboratory test results, medical follow-up, and calls from patients
Assess the need for further intervention
Make individual care plans regarding medical follow-up
Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality improvement projects: Perform clinical audits for QA/QI
Professional development: Participate in training and education required by NYSPHL Article 28 regulations
Fulfill requirements to maintain licensure as a registered professional nurse from the NYS Department of Education
Maintain current knowledge of clinical management of STDs
Participate in STD education sessions, including CEI web based training, attending conferences
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Associate’s degree in Nursing and 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse working in an Acute Care setting
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure NYS Licensure upon hire required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Nursing Program and an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing or equivalent combination of education and experience
6 months experience as a Registered Nurse working in an Acute Care setting
Successful completion of orientation at the unit level required
Strong clinical and phlebotomy skills
Effective problem solving, interpersonal communication skills and cultural competency
Able to function both independently and as part of a team
Able to take initiative, demonstrate resourcefulness, commitment to follow through and ensure high quality, timely completion of work

Nice to have:

Experience working with Black/African American, Latinx communities, same sex partners, and transgender communities a plus
Fluency in speaking/reading/writing Spanish desired or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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