Congenital Syphilis Nurse Consultant

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Date:
Oct 23, 2025

Location:

HARLINGEN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Congenital Syphilis Nurse Consultant

Job Title:

Public Health Nurse II
Agency:
Dept of State Health Services
Department:
Region 11
Posting Number: 10479
Closing Date: 04/23/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Salary Range: $4,801.17 - $6,281.33
Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Shift: Day
Additional

Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 30%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Facility

Location:

HARLINGEN

Job Location City: HARLINGEN

Job Location Address: 601 W SESAME DR
Other Locations:
Harlingen;
Mc Allen

The Public Health Nurse II performs complex (journey-level) public health nursing work in a clinical or non-clinical setting. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Works under Standing Delegation Orders (SDOs) as directed by the Regional Medical Director (RMD). Duties include delivery of congenital syphilis and HIV/STI clinical and case management services for designated areas;

coordination and direct delivery of patient services, technical consultation and clinical support for Congenital Syphilis activities, STI/HIV activities, and other activities as determined by the regional Communicable Disease program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, community education, direct patient care (including case management), reporting/documentation and disease intervention activities. The Nurse II is responsible for services in the region, including participation in current and long‑range planning for HIV/SII prevention and intervention in assigned areas.

In coordination with program managers and/or supervisors, ensures program goals and objectives are met. To provide additional PHN direct patient care services, case management and other duties as assigned, as needed for Communicable Disease support.

• Evaluates patients for Congenital Syphilis risk factors, clinical presentation, and screening results in various settings (e.g., patient’s home or public health clinic).
• In collaboration with the authorizing physician develops a treatment plan; establishes mutual goals, monitors the patient’s treatment response.
• Engages patients in behavior modification to promote treatment adherence.
• Will provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to agency staff, care recipients, provider agencies, and the medical community to ensure treatment is completed.
• Collects specimen for laboratory testing to include urine, blood via venipuncture or fingerstick, and self‑collection swabs.
• Maintains detailed records of patient encounters in state databases. (40%)

• Serves as a technical consultant and resource to individuals, providers and stakeholders by providing information on CDC/DSHS standards regarding the current testing, diagnoses and treatment of Congenital Syphilis, as well as other STIs and HIV.
• Facilities involved can be health facilities, county correctional facilities, residential substance abuse facilities, and other community agency facilities.
• Communicates with private healthcare providers in the community providing specific and detailed clinical guidance according to the recommendations given from the…