Registered Nurse - Tuberculosis Control Program

Monroe County, NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County Public Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Tuberculosis Control Program. The role involves bedside and clinical care for patients with TB, completing medication examinations, and working under supervision with other program staff. Travel within Monroe County is required.

The position requires graduation from a nursing program and a New York State RN license. This is a full-time role within the Public Health department.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered school of nursing.
• Special Requirements: Possession of a New York State License as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside and clinical nursing care to convalescent, chronically ill, and seriously ill patients.
• Administer medications and complete required medication examination prior to permanent appointment.
• Coordinate with other providers, perform case management, and educate patients within the Tuberculosis Control Program.
• Travel within Monroe County as required.

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Tuberculosis Control Program

Title: Registered Nurse - Tuberculosis Control Program

Deadline: November 25, 2026 5:00pm

Salary: $60,593 - $84,033 annually

Agency/Dept.: Public Health

Description of Duties

This is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for providing bedside and clinical care to convalescent, chronically ill, and seriously ill patients in a health care facility. Registered Professional Nurses will be required to successfully complete a medication examination prior to permanent appointment. General supervision is received from a senior level nursing staff member. Direct supervision may be exercised over Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants. Does related work as required.

Note: This position is a professional nursing position responsible for managing and overseeing essential aspects of care for clients with tuberculosis who are managed in the Tuberculosis Control Program in the Nursing Services Division of the Department of Public Health. The work includes nursing assessments, patient histories, obtaining specimens, administering medications, education, coordinating with other providers, case management and other related work. The position works closely with other program staff, including clerical staff, LPNs, RNs, Outreach Workers, physicians and an X-ray technician. This position will require traveling within Monroe County.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered school of nursing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a New York State License as a Registered Nurse.