Consultant Public Health Nurse

Consultant Public Health Nurse at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

The mission of the Bureau of Public Health Clinics (PHC) is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis, and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks to hire 5 Consultant Public Health Nurses to serve as Sexual Health Clinic Nurses. These positions are for the Abortion Access Initiative. The Consultant Public Health Nurse will be assigned to STI Clinics to advise/consult patients who are seeking services and will report to the Admin Public Health Nurse/Nurse Supervisor.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Provide a welcoming and efficient introduction to the STD and or TB clinics.
• Adhere to the Nursing Code of Ethics, exhibiting high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, practicing with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of every person.
• Promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health and safety of the patient.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the BPHC clinics by providing patient support, assessment, medication administration and education on several diseases such as but not limited to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, Monkey Pox and TB.
• Assist with patient care regarding medication abortion services. This includes rotating between clinic care and the Telemedicine hotline to answer questions about and to provide medical and gestational age triage for medication abortion.
• Conduct brief but sensitive problem-focused medical interviews including sexual history and questions regarding sexual orientation.
• Obtain demographic data on all patients.
• Make determinations as to patients’ care needs based on chief complaints, symptoms, medical history and/or test results.
• Provide hard copies intake forms for review by clinicians, counselors and social workers. When necessary, accommodate partner-related concerns.
• Perform case-finding activities; counsels, refers, and follows up on cases.
• Serve as a consultant on health matters to other professionals, paraprofessionals, and the community.
• Supervise the activities of assigned Public Health Nurses and other assigned staff.
• In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may be assigned to perform some of the duties of that position.

Why You Should Work For Us

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs. City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, a tax-deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Program. Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home, offering enhanced job security compared to private sector employment. Join us in making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Minimum 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, plus two years of relevant experience in public health or hospital nursing in the field of mental hygiene, communicable diseases, child health, school health, hospital services, rehabilitation, and/or nursing education; one year of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative, consultative or educational capacity; OR
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. However, all candidates must have a valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse, a baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college, and the one year of supervisory, administrative, consultative or educational experience as described.

Additional Information

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. New York City Residency is not required for this position. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.

Key skills/competency

• Public Health Nursing
• Patient-Centered Care
• Sexual Health Services
• Communicable Disease Management
• Patient Education
• Medical Interviewing
• Case Management
• Nursing Ethics
• Supervisory Skills
• Telemedicine Support