Public Health Program Nurse

Health Research, Inc. • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Program Nurse (PHPN) will work to improve the health of the Metropolitan Area Regional Office communities in need by providing training, technical assistance, resources, guidance, and clinical guidance on cancer prevention, early detection, and access to quality, evidence-based services for cancer survivors focusing efforts within the Metropolitan Area Regional Office service region of Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties. The incumbent will work with CSP contractors in the service region to promote evidence-based interventions and quality improvement activities to increase the number of people screened for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer from populations of focus and improve clinical performance measures; engage in activities of the NYS Cancer Consortium and Consortium Action Teams and serve as a key liaison with internal and external partners in the Metropolitan Area Regional Office service area to identify cancer control priorities and lead collaboration on strategies aligned with the NYS Cancer Control Plan to improve cancer prevention and control outcomes, and developing and disseminating communications promoting the success of cancer prevention and control projects implemented throughout the region.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing AND a license and current registration as a professional registered nurse in NYS AND four years of experience planning, evaluating, or administering health services or teaching in a health-related program; OR an Associate Degree in Nursing AND a license and current registration as a professional registered nurse in NYS AND six years of experience planning, evaluating, or administering health services or teaching in a health-related program.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional knowledge and/or experience family health and/or chronic disease prevention and management activities, including care coordination to manage clinical care and address health-related social needs or social determinants of health.
• Experience in oversight, implementation, and evaluation of public health and preventive health programs, as well as promoting public health messages.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience managing multiple tasks.
• Experience developing and/or delivering educational materials.
• Experience coordinating training activities and delivering technical assistance.
• Experience contributing to policy development.
• Demonstrated experience presenting information to different audiences, including community partners, healthcare providers, leadership, and/or public audiences.
• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, and electronic document management systems to support program administration, reporting, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, technical assistance, resources, guidance, and clinical guidance on cancer prevention, early detection, and access to quality, evidence-based services for cancer survivors.
• Work with CSP contractors to promote evidence-based interventions and quality improvement activities.
• Increase the number of people screened for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer from populations of focus.
• Improve clinical performance measures.
• Engage in activities of the NYS Cancer Consortium and Consortium Action Teams.
• Serve as a key liaison with internal and external partners to identify cancer control priorities.
• Lead collaboration on strategies aligned with the NYS Cancer Control Plan.
• Develop and disseminate communications promoting the success of cancer prevention and control projects.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level