Nurse Practitioner, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers . The Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks to hire a Nurse Practitioner. This individual will report directly to a Physician In Charge and will assist patients who are seeking medical services.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Specialization in family or women's health.
• Prior knowledge in public health.
• Prior experience with sexually transmitted infections (STI) and/or HIV.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills especially when working with adolescents, immigrants and sexually diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical and sexual history.
• Conduct physical examinations.
• Order relevant stat and microbiologic testing.
• Make presumptive diagnoses of STIs.
• Provide treatment for patients with STIs and HIV.
• Provide Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention.
• Provide all forms of contraception, possibly including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC).
• Provide medication abortion services if interested
• Provide vaccination for Hepatitis A and B, Meningitis, and HPV.
• Arrange referrals to clinics for other services as needed.
• Provide health education to patients.
• Rotate on the telemedicine service.
• Work closely with PrEP navigators, mental health specialists, and HIV case managers to provide comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral care.
• Adhere to Bureau Standards for productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner and the Medical Directors.

Benefits

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed