Public Health Nurse, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
About The Position
The Bureau of Immunization Clinic is an Article 28 facility providing immunizations required for school attendance and vaccines recommended for adults. The Junior Public Health Nurse administers immunizations to people age 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. The role also supports routine medical screening, answers immunization-related questions from patients and caregivers, records visit details and administered vaccines in the Electronic Medical Record, monitors vaccine storage conditions, and helps train clinic and agency staff. The nurse may serve as an on-site resource for immunization practices, coordinate emergency procedures and treatment when indicated, assume the Director of Clinical Services’ duties when assigned, and participate in other Bureau of Immunization programs, including emergency preparedness and response. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offers public-sector benefits and describes a work-from-home policy that may allow up to two days per week, depending on the position.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Provide immunization services, including evaluating qualifying indications, screening for precautions and contraindications, administering vaccines, observing patients after vaccination, and administering emergency medication when necessary, in accordance with DOHMH instructions and standing orders.
- Recommend ACIP-recommended vaccinations to eligible patients.
- Deliver immunization services in a culturally competent and linguistically appropriate manner.
- Provide medical support for routine medical screening 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 vaccines are stored properly.
- Assist the Director of Clinical Services with developing, implementing, directing, and evaluating quality improvement activities supporting the Bureau of Immunization’s goals and objectives.
- Assist in training new Bureau of Immunization Clinic staff.
- Assist in training and orienting agency nurses hired for the back-to-school rush and flu vaccination season.
- Assist with enhancement of and training on the Electronic Medical Record.
- When indicated, serve as an on-site reference and guide for appropriate immunization practice in accordance with ACIP guidelines.
- When indicated, act as on-site coordinator for emergency procedures and treatment, such as anaphylaxis response.
- Assume duties of the Director of Clinical Services when assigned.
- Participate in other Bureau of Immunization projects and programs, including emergency preparedness and response activities, when assigned.
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 associated union or benefit fund.
- Public-sector defined benefit pension plan.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Depending on the position, the work-from-home policy may allow up to two days per week from home.
- Job security compared with private-sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
