Immunization Clinic Supervisor, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
About The Position
The Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks an Immunization Clinic Supervisor to oversee the clinic’s vaccination staff and management of vaccines. The role reports to the Nurse Director of Public Health Clinics and oversees daily operations and routine clinical services at the walk-in immunization clinic. The supervisor is responsible for staff supervision and training, clinic safety and regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, and technical assistance with the clinic’s electronic health record system. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics promotes community health by providing health resources and direct clinical services, including immunization services, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. It also monitors disease trends, provides education and training, conducts research, and develops policies and programs to deliver high-quality clinical care.
Requirements
- Valid New York State Registered Nurse license for the duration of employment.
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a related field, plus four years of recent experience in public health or hospital nursing or a related field, including at least 18 months in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, or educational capacity, or supervising professional public health nursing personnel; or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Candidates qualifying through equivalent education and/or experience must still have a valid New York State Registered Nurse license, a baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college, and the specified 18 months of specialized experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the immunization clinic team and oversee day-to-day activities at the walk-in immunization clinic.
- Provide on-site clinical supervision of routine services and direct supervision of public health advisors, public health nurses, and temporary agency nurses.
- Troubleshoot clinic issues, respond to periods of increased demand, and prioritize clinic needs.
- Ensure compliance with Article 28 regulations and applicable blood-borne pathogen exposure, infection control, and hazardous materials policies and procedures.
- Provide in-service education and training for clinic staff, including required annual trainings and orientation for agency nurses hired for school rush and flu season.
- Ensure clinic policies and program activities reflect immunization program objectives.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate quality assurance activities supporting the delivery of quality immunization services.
- Provide technical assistance to clinic staff on electronic health record (SIS) needs and issues, and assist the Director with SIS updates and enhancements.
- Ensure the clinic provides quality customer service to patients.
- Follow safety and security policies and procedures, including use of personal protective wear, good hand hygiene, and sharps safety procedures.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for federal or state student loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
- Premium-free health insurance plan.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s union or benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Possible work-from-home arrangements of up to two days during the week, depending on the position.
- Job security compared with private sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
