Nurse Practitioner, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

About the role

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics-Sexually Transmitted Infections seeks to hire a Nurse Practitioner, L3. This individual will provide medical services at one of the Bureau's clinics, working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical and sexual histories.
• Conduct physical examinations.
• Order relevant tests and microbiological testing.
• Make presumptive diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• Provide treatment for STIs and HIV.
• Administer Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention.
• Provide contraception services, including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC).
• Provide medication abortion services.
• Vaccinate patients for Hepatitis A and B, Meningitis, and HPV.
• Arrange referrals to other clinics as needed.
• Provide health education to patients.
• Rotate on the telemedicine service.
• Collaborate with PrEP navigators, mental health specialists, and HIV case managers for comprehensive care.
• Adhere to Bureau standards for productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A valid New York State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program registered or approved by the New York State Education Department, or current certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a national certifying body recognized by the New York State Education Department.
• To be eligible for Assignment Level II, one year of satisfactory experience as a nurse practitioner.
• To be eligible for Assignment Level III, two years of satisfactory experience as a nurse practitioner.

Qualifications

• A certificate to prescribe medication issued by the New York State Education Department.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of public health policies and practices.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: Federal and state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Health Insurance: Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional Benefits: Fitness and financial benefits, public sector defined benefit pension plan, tax-deferred savings program, and a Worksite Wellness Program.
• Work From Home Policy: Ability to work up to two days from home.
• Job Security: More job security compared to private sector employment.

Pay

Salary range: TBD

Schedule

Hours: TBD