Regional STI Nurse Supervisor, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

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. The BPHC oversees the medical services and clinical operations of eight Sexual Health Clinics, nine COVID Express Testing Clinics, three COVID Vaccine Operation Clinics, and four Tuberculosis Chest Clinics. One Immunization Clinic will join BHPC in the near future. To achieve its mission, the 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. PHC seeks to hire an Administrative PH Nurse position to serve as the Regional STI Nursing Supervisor. This position will be working closely with the Deputy Director of Nursing Sexual Health Services and provide leadership and supervision to the front-line nursing staff.

Requirements

• ALL CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS A VALID NEW YORK STATE LICENSE AS A REGISTERED NURSE FOR THE DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
• A valid New York state license as a Registered Nurse, a baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college and a master's degree in Nursing, Public Health or a related field, plus four years of recent experience in public health or hospital nursing or a related field; at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or educational capacity, or in supervision of professional public health nursing personnel working in any of the above mentioned areas; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must possess a valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse, and a baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college; and must possess the 18 months of specialized experience as described in "1" above.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of STI nursing staff.
• Oversee the administration of the nursing program.
• Responsible for the implementation of new policies, procedures, and programs.
• Training nurses on evidence-based interventions and conducting quality assurance/improvement of the nursing program.
• Must follow all safety, security, Blood-borne pathogen exposure, infection control, and hazardous materials policies and procedures to assure a safe environment for staff and students. This includes using: personal protective wear, good hand hygiene, and adhering to sharps safety procedures.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees