City of New York
Consultant Public Health Nurse (Part-Time), Bureau of Public Health Clinics
City of New York, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, in service of a vision of a city in which all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, how old they are, where they are from, or where they live.
As a world-renowned public health agency with a history of building transformative public health programming and infrastructure, innovating in science and scholarship to advance public health knowledge, and responding to urgent public health crises, we are a hub for public health innovation, expertise, and programs and services.
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.
Program and Job DescriptionThe Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks to hire a Consultant Public Health Nurse for the Abortion Access Initiative.
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.Promote, advocate for, and protect 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, including rotating between the 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 determination 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.
Minimum Qualifications1. A valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse, a baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college and 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; or2. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” 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 in “1” above.
55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional InformationThe 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.
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As a world-renowned public health agency with a history of building transformative public health programming and infrastructure, innovating in science and scholarship to advance public health knowledge, and responding to urgent public health crises, we are a hub for public health innovation, expertise, and programs and services.
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.
Program and Job DescriptionThe Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks to hire a Consultant Public Health Nurse for the Abortion Access Initiative.
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.Promote, advocate for, and protect 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, including rotating between the 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 determination 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.
Minimum Qualifications1. A valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse, a baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college and 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; or2. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” 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 in “1” above.
55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional InformationThe 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.
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