Immunization Clinic Supervisor, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
About The Position
The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) seeks an Immunization Clinic Supervisor to oversee the vaccination staff and management of vaccines at its walk-in immunization clinic. BPHC provides direct clinic services, monitors disease trends, educates and trains providers and community groups, conducts research, and develops policies and programs to deliver high-quality clinical care to New Yorkers. The supervisor manages the clinic team and its day-to-day activities, provides on-site clinical supervision and direct staff supervision, addresses operational issues and changing demand, and ensures compliance with applicable safety and clinic regulations. The role also oversees staff education and training, quality assurance activities, alignment of clinic policies with immunization program objectives, electronic health record support, and the quality of patient service. The position reports to the Nurse Director of Public Health Clinics. Candidates must maintain a valid New York State Registered Nurse license throughout employment. The role requires a nursing bachelor's degree and relevant experience, including specialized administrative, managerial, consultative, educational, or supervisory experience, or an accepted equivalent as described in the qualifications.
Requirements
- A valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse, required for the duration of employment.
- A baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
- 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 that experience must be in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, or educational capacity, or in supervision of professional public health nursing personnel.
- Alternatively, education and/or experience equivalent to the stated qualifications; however, candidates 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 DOHMH 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 clinic staff, including public health advisors, public health nurses, and temporary agency nurses.
- Troubleshoot clinic issues, including periods of increased demand, and prioritize clinic needs.
- Ensure compliance with Article 28 regulations and with blood-borne pathogen exposure, infection control, and hazardous materials policies and procedures.
- Provide in-service education and training for clinic staff, including two required annual trainings and orientation and training 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 and program goals.
- Provide clinic staff with technical assistance 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, security, infection control, blood-borne pathogen exposure, and hazardous materials procedures, including use of personal protective wear, good hand hygiene, and sharps safety.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for federal or state 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.
- Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
- Job security compared with private-sector employment.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
