Immunization Clinic Supervisor, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission 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. To achieve its mission, the BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers. BPHC seeks to hire an Immunization Clinic Supervisor. This position will report to the Nurse Director of Public Health Clinics and be responsible for oversight and management of not only the vaccination staff within the clinic but also critical management of numerous vaccines within the clinic.

Requirements

• A valid New York state license as a Registered Nurse, a baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college and a 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; at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or educational capacity, or in supervision of professional public health nursing personnel working in any of the above mentioned areas
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above
• Must possess a valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse, and a baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college; and must possess the 18 months of specialized experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Manage DOHMH immunization clinic team and oversee day to day activities at the DOMMH walk-in immunization Clinic
• Provide on-site clinical supervision of routine clinical services and direct supervision of clinic staff including public health advisors, public health nurses and temporary agency nurses.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise in the clinic, including handling periods of increased clinic demand and prioritizing needs of the clinic.
• Ensure compliance with Article 28 regulations, including blood-borne pathogen exposure, infection control and hazardous materials policies and procedures to assure a safe environment for staff.
• Responsible for in-service and education and training of all clinic staff, including two required annual trainings and training and orientation of agency nurses hired for school rush and flu season.
• Ensure that all BOI clinic policy and program activities reflect immunization program objectives.
• Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance activities to support the Program's goals and objectives in the delivery of quality immunization services in the walk-in immunization clinic.
• Provide technical assistance to clinic staff with electronic heath record (SIS); needs/issues and assist Director with SIS updates enhancements.
• Ensure clinic provides quality customer service to patients.

Benefits

• premium-free health insurance plan
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement
• a tax-deferred savings program
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers
• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager