Venereal disease investigator vs public health nurse

Differences between venereal disease investigator and public health nurse duties and responsibilities

Venereal disease investigator example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain medical and legal case files in compliance with HIPAA.
• Employ CDC and ADHS standardize testing and protocols to perform client-centered counseling.
• Conduct visits to hospitals and nursing homes of newly diagnose and suspect cases of tuberculosis and TB/HIV.
• Coordinate and provide weekly prevention counseling sessions to infect patients to create awareness and lower risks.
• Establish good rapport and maintain sensitivity with reluctant patients during the comprehensive interview process of discussing their sexual/social behaviors.
• Design new survey tool using qualitative and quantitative methods to monitor and evaluate quality of immunization programs at county health departments.
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Public health nurse example responsibilities.

• Participate in manage care activities to produce health change, specifically providing diabetes education and lifestyle counseling in chronic disease areas.
• Assist in application of traction devices.perform routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
• Dispense medications and provide education for TB patients.
• Provide basic CPR classes at the community level as well.
• Produce and conduct staff classes such as CPR, respiratory protection, infectious diseases, etc.
• Instruct family in the care and rehabilitation of patient, maintenance of health and prevention of disease for family members.
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