Nurse Practitioner, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Loan forgiveness

Health benefits

Pension plan

Work from home policy

Résumé du poste

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau of Public Health Clinics-Sexually Transmitted Infections seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join one of its clinics. You will see patients seeking sexual health care, perform exams, order tests, and provide preventive care including PrEP/PEP and contraception.

You will work with PrEP navigators, HIV case managers, and other clinicians, rotating on telemedicine and delivering comprehensive care to NYC residents.

Responsabilités

• Obtain medical and sexual history.
• Conduct physical examinations.
• Order relevant stat and microbiologic testing.
• Make presumptive diagnoses of STIs.
• Provide treatment for patients with STIs and HIV.
• Provide Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention.
• Provide all forms of contraception, possibly including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC).
• Provide medication abortion services if interested
• Provide vaccination for Hepatitis A and B, Meningitis, and HPV.
• Arrange referrals to clinics for other services as needed.
• Provide health education to patients.
• Rotate on the telemedicine service.
• Work closely with PrEP navigators, mental health specialists, and HIV case managers to provide comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral care.
• Adhere to Bureau Standards for productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner and the Medical Directors.

Description du poste

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Obtain medical and sexual history.


• Conduct physical examinations.


• Order relevant stat and microbiologic testing.


• Make presumptive diagnoses of STIs.


• Provide treatment for patients with STIs and HIV.


• Provide Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention.


• Provide all forms of contraception, possibly including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC).


• Provide medication abortion services if interested


• Provide vaccination for Hepatitis A and B, Meningitis, and HPV.


• Arrange referrals to clinics for other services as needed.


• Provide health education to patients.


• Rotate on the telemedicine service.


• Work closely with PrEP navigators, mental health specialists, and HIV case managers to provide comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral care.


• Adhere to Bureau Standards for productivity.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner and the Medical Directors.

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 and


• 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.

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics-Sexually Transmitted Infections has the mission of improving the sexual health of all New Yorkers. To achieve this the Bureau provides direct clinic services to people seeking sexual health care, and services to sex partners; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to providers and community groups, conducts research, and develop policies to improve sexual health and wellness. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics-Sexually Transmitted Infections operates 8 Sexual Health clinics throughout New York City (NYC).

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics is seeking to hire a Nurse Practitioner, L3. This person will be assigned to one of the Bureau's clinic and report directly to the Physician In Charge and will assist patients who are seeking medical services.

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.

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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.