Public Health Nurse, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

Company Description Job Description Division/Program Summary Description: We strongly encourage people to apply and contribute your diversity in thought, racial identity, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability status, veteran status, and/or LGBTQI+ status to enhance the work of the DOHMH and promote the health of all New Yorkers. We welcome applicants who share the vision for a city where all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, where they are from or where they live. Position Summary: The Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks to hire a Jr PH Nurse. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Perform medical case management of cases including health counseling, interpretation, referral, coordination of care, and follow-up related to disease control. Make home visits to assess general health status of clients and provides guidance for treatment management, referrals and follow-up. --Interview and triage clients and others concerned. -Apply and conform to infectious disease control guidelines and quality assurance policies and procedures of the agency. --Perform screening tests for disease detection (including venipuncture); reviews and reports results and makes referrals as needed; verifies and/or obtains informed consents. --Administer oral, injectable, and intramuscular (IV)medications as prescribed by a physician. --Conduct record reviews and participate in case management meetings. Qualifications 1. Possession of a valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse is required. Additional Information 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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Created: 2024-11-05