Public Health Nurse

City of New York • New York City, NY

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention is to prevent environmental disease and injury in homes, communities, and the workplace, and to protect health by promoting healthy environments and health equity. The Bureau is comprised of four programs – Healthy Homes (HHP), Environmental Exposure Assessment and Education (EEAE), Poison Control Center (PCC), and the Office of Environmental Investigations (OEI). The Public Health Nurse will provide ongoing communication and education to health care providers and families to address any issues that arise during efforts to eliminate lead hazards in the children’s or pregnant women’s environments or decrease their blood lead levels. The Public Health Nurse I will report to Public Health Nurses III in the program.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally-accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices
• A license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• For assignment to Assignment Levels II and III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements described above, individuals must meet the supervisory level qualification requirements set forth in Section 11.42 of the New York State Sanitary Code.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination for lead poisoned children and pregnant individuals.
• Identify possible lead hazards in the environment of lead-poisoned children and pregnant individuals and recommend ways to limit their lead exposure.
• Participate in the development and implementation of measures to prevent lead exposure.
• Provide information to the public and medical community on lead poisoning prevention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees