Junior Public Health Nurse, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

New York City, NY•Bronx, NY

70d

About The Position

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks to hire a Part-time Consultant Public Health Nurse. We strongly encourage people to apply and contribute your diversity in thought, racial identity, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability status, veteran status, and/or LGBTQI+ status to enhance the work of the DOHMH and promote the health of all New Yorkers. We welcome applicants who share the vision for a city where all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, where they are from or where they live. DOHMH extends this vision of wellness by providing every member of our team and prospective job applicants dynamic benefits: Benefits - NYC Health , and a robust Worksite Wellness program with a wide range of offerings. As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Promote, advocate for, and protect the rights, health, and safety of the patient.
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the BPHC TB 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.
Provide a welcoming and efficient introduction to the 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, advocates for, and protects 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 TB disease and Latent Infection.
Perform medical case management of cases including health counseling, interpretation, referral, coordination of care, and follow - up related to disease control.
Serve as a consultant on health matters to other professionals, paraprofessionals, and the community.
Make home visits to assess general health status of clients and provides guidance for treatment management, referrals, and follow-up.
Interview and triage clients and others concerned.
Apply and conform to infectious disease control guidelines and quality assurance policies and procedures of the agency.
Perform screening tests for disease detection (including venipuncture); reviews and reports result and makes referrals as needed; verifies informed consents. Obtain release of information.
Administer oral, injectable, and intramuscular (IM)medications as prescribed by a physician.
Conduct record reviews and participate in case management meetings.