Public Health Nurse, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Bureau of Immunization Clinic is an Article 28 facility that provides immunizations required for school attendance and recommended vaccines for adults. The Junior Public Health Nurse administers immunizations to people ages 4 and older at the clinic and, as needed, at community events, following CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations. The nurse reports to the Director of Clinical Services and participates in quality improvement activities in accordance with Article 28 regulations.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide immunization services, including assessing qualifying indications, screening for precautions and contraindications, administering vaccines, observing patients afterward, and administering emergency medication when necessary under DOHMH instructions and standing orders.
• Make strong recommendations for ACIP-recommended vaccinations to eligible patients.
• Deliver immunization services in a culturally competent and linguistically appropriate manner.
• Provide medical support for routine screening activities and answer patients’ and caregivers’ medically related questions about immunizations.
• Enter visit details and administered vaccines into the Electronic Medical Record.
• Monitor vaccine storage units and temperature-monitoring devices to ensure proper vaccine storage.
• Assist the Director of Clinical Services with developing, implementing, directing, and evaluating quality improvement activities supporting the clinic’s goals and the delivery of quality immunization services.
• Assist with training new BOI Clinic staff and agency nurses hired for back-to-school and flu vaccination seasons.
• Assist with enhancement of and training on the Electronic Medical Record.
• Serve, when indicated, as an on-site reference and guide for appropriate immunization practices in accordance with ACIP guidelines.
• Act, when indicated, as on-site coordinator for emergency procedures and treatment, such as anaphylaxis response.
• Assume the Director of Clinical Services’ duties when assigned.
• Participate in other BOI projects and programs, including emergency preparedness and response activities, when assigned.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal and state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated 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 to private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed