KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to work independently and make sound nursing judgments in a variety of complex health situations; Must have the ability to record the services rendered accurately and interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; Must have good verbal and written communication skills; Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; Knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; General knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; Ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; Ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; Adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information; The ability and flexibility to float for purposes of working in other nursing units of the DCoDPH as needed. Direct Patient Care: The Senior Public Health Nurse provides obstetrical/maternal health services including education and counseling to pregnant clients; Monitors patients vital signs, weight, and urine results; Administers medication and vaccines as ordered by medical provider; The Senior Public Health Nurse also administers injections, follow up on abnormal labs and missed appointments, triage phone calls; Instructs patients on prenatal care for each trimester and provides other education; The Senior Public Health Nurse assists medical providers in performing physical exams and procedures; This position participates in charge nurse duties, orientation and precepting of new Womens Health Program staff and nursing students that rotate through the program; Assists in performing NST (Neonatal Non-Stress Test) and ultrasound; This position may be required to work in other clinical areas across the organization; Participates in COVID and emergency response activities and performs other tasks as requested by supervisor, Program Manager, and Division Director.