Public Health Nurse, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

About the role

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks to hire a Consultant Public Health Nurse to provide direct clinic services, monitor disease trends, and educate and train providers and community groups. This position works closely with the Regional Nursing Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and efficient introduction to the STD clinic.
• Adhere to the Nursing Code of Ethics, promoting a safe and ethical work environment.
• Practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.
• Offer high-quality, patient-centered care in BPHC clinics by providing patient support, assessment, medication administration, and education on diseases such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, monkey pox, and TB.
• Aid in patient care regarding medication abortion services, including answering questions about and providing medical and gestational age triage.
• Conduct brief but sensitive problem-focused medical interviews including sexual history and questions regarding sexual orientation.
• Obtain demographic data on all patients and make determinations about their care needs.
• Provide hard copies of intake forms for review by clinicians, counselors, and social workers.
• Accommodate partner-related concerns when necessary.
• Perform case-finding activities, counsel, refer, and follow up on cases.

Qualifications

• A valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse.
• A baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college in Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience in public health or hospital nursing in fields such as mental hygiene, communicable diseases, child health, school health, hospital services, rehabilitation, and nursing education.
• One year of supervisory, administrative, consultative, or educational experience in the above fields.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for federal/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 may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• Pension Plan: Defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-Deferred Savings Program: Employees can save for retirement tax-deferred.
• Worksite Wellness Program: Resources and opportunities to stay healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Work From Home Policy

Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security

You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department)

Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.