The Nurse Consultant performs highly advanced professional and administrative functions. The work involves: 1) determining health care service requirements for persons infected with (or at risk for) sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, statewide; 2) planning, developing, coordinating and assisting in the implementation of STD service delivery systems statewide; 3) monitoring the performance of local agencies that deliver these services; and 4-assisting in the evaluation of these services. Under the general direction of the Public Health Follow-Up Team Manager, the Nurse Consultant works with extensive latitude and is expected to use initiative and independent judgment.