Administrative Nurse for Medication Abortion, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

NYC Department of Social Services; All (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health department dedicated to improving community health in NYC. As an Administrative Nurse for Medication Abortion, you will play a vital role in delivering sexual health services, including providing treatment for STIs, counseling patients, and ensuring safe practices in our clinics. This position not only offers the chance to make a significant impact on public health but also provides unmatched benefits, including loan forgiveness programs and a robust Worksite Wellness Program. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to contribute to the well-being of New Yorkers, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness

Premium-free Health Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Work From Home Policy

Job Security

Qualifications

• Valid NY State RN license required for employment.
• Experience in public health or hospital nursing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations and obtain medical histories.
• Provide treatment and counseling for STIs and HIV.
• Dispense medication and provide health education.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Patient Counseling

Infection Control Procedures

Public Health Knowledge

Medication Administration

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or Public Health

Job description

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) has the mission 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. To achieve this, 8 sexual health clinics provide direct clinical services to people seeking sexual health care, and services to sex partners. The BPHC operates 8 Sexual Health Clinics throughout New York City (NYC).

BPHC seeks to hire an Administrative Nurse for Medication Abortion to work in one of the Sexual Health Clinics; this person will work under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner Medical Director.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Obtaining medical and sexual history.
2. Conducting physical examinations.
3. Ordering relevant stat and microbiologic testing.
4. Making presumptive diagnoses of STIs.
5. Providing treatment for patients with STIs and HIV.
6. Providing counseling for medication abortion and dispensing abortion medications to patients in the clinic.
7. Providing Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention.
8. Providing all forms of contraception, including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC).
9. Providing vaccination for Hepatitis A and B, Meningitis, and HPV.
10. Arranging referrals to clinics for other services as needed.
11. Providing health education to patients.
12. Rotating on the telemedicine service.
13. Providing counseling and follow up for medication abortion on the sexual health Telemedicine hotline.

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.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS A VALID NEW YORK STATE LICENSE AS A REGISTERED NURSE FOR THE DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Why you should work for us:

• 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:
• 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.
• 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.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC HEALTH N - 1003C

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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
2. 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.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.