Public Health Program Nurse

Health Research, Inc. • New York, NY

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Program Nurse (PHPN) will work to improve the health of Metropolitan Area communities by providing training, technical assistance, resources, and clinical guidance to local health care providers, hospitals, community-based organizations, and other community partners within the MARO Region. The PHPN will be primarily responsible for implementing initiatives and monitoring efforts to improve care of sexual assault survivors in the MARO Region. The incumbent will serve as a clinical resource for the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program, providing technical assistance and clinical guidance to hospitals regarding treatment of sexual assault patients in accordance with current laws, regulations, national guidelines, standards of care, and best practices; developing and piloting SAFE Program review tools and conducting in-person programmatic reviews with SAFE-designated hospitals to monitor compliance; and making recommendations to address challenges and monitor progress and improvement. The incumbent will facilitate enhanced collaboration and coordination between community-based Department of Health (DOH)-certified rape crisis programs and hospitals, to improve the health outcomes of survivors of sexual assault. The PHPN will collaborate and coordinate with DOH Central and Regional Offices to streamline policies and procedures related to sexual violence response programs. The incumbent will engage with external stakeholders, including sexual violence response advocates and clinicians, to implement best practices for trauma-informed care and will provide information and education to stakeholders on topics and initiatives related to sexual violence.

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’s 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.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting.
• Must be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience related to sexual and reproductive health, sexual violence prevention or response, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Professional experience working within hospital-based settings.
• Experience conducting site visit and program monitoring activities, and providing technical assistance.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills evidenced by work products such as written reports, presentations, or stakeholder communications.
• Experience working both independently and as a member of a team supported by examples of completed projects and defined contributions.
• Proficiency with computer-based software packages such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.

Responsibilities

• Implement initiatives and monitor efforts to improve care of sexual assault survivors in the MARO Region.
• Serve as a clinical resource for the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program.
• Provide technical assistance and clinical guidance to hospitals regarding treatment of sexual assault patients.
• Develop and pilot SAFE Program review tools.
• Conduct in-person programmatic reviews with SAFE-designated hospitals to monitor compliance.
• Make recommendations to address challenges and monitor progress and improvement.
• Facilitate enhanced collaboration and coordination between community-based Department of Health (DOH)-certified rape crisis programs and hospitals.
• Collaborate and coordinate with DOH Central and Regional Offices to streamline policies and procedures related to sexual violence response programs.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including sexual violence response advocates and clinicians, to implement best practices for trauma-informed care.
• Provide information and education to stakeholders on topics and initiatives related to sexual violence.

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 - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• 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 to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

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