Nurse Practitioner Medical Director, Bureau of Clinical Quality Management and Improvement

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Employee Health Program ensures that DOHMH staff are medically cleared, protected, and supported to perform their essential public health duties. An exciting career opportunity to shape systems that protect and empower the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's public health workforce is now available within the Division of Administration, Offices of Clinical Quality Management and Improvement/Employees' Health Program. We're building an Employee Health Program that is not only compliant and efficient, but also equity-driven, engaging, and responsive. We're looking for a motivated and mission-aligned Nurse Practitioner Medical Director to help lead that vision.

Requirements

• A valid New York State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program registered or approved by the New York State Education Department, or current certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a national certifying body recognized by the New York State Education Department.
• To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, a certificate to prescribe medication issued by the New York State Education Department and one year of satisfactory experience as a nurse practitioner.
• To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, a certificate to prescribe medication issued by the New York State Education Department and two years of satisfactory experience as a nurse practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Review/conduct pre-employment physical examinations, immunization, and blood testing, return to duty exams, handles employee referrals for medical/psychological conditions, training and management.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document job related healthcare as indicated for persons working at the agency.
• Work in collaboration with Human Resources, Infection Prevention Committee and Occupational Health and Safety to identify, evaluate, treat and initiate work restrictions for those exposed to chemical, biological, or other hazards of workplace environment.

Benefits

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees