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Job Description
** OPEN TO PERMANENT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES ONLY. YOU MUST CLEARLY STATE YOUR CIVIL SERVICE STATUS ON YOUR RESUME OR COVER LETTER. ALL OTHER CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene creates and oversees programs, policies and services, to provide oversight and support for students' physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety and well-being for New York City families and children. The Division is comprised of the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health (OSH) , and the Bureau of Administration. The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognize their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity to apply.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
The Communicable Disease Nurse Liaison is a key PHN III (supervisory) central nursing position providing an opportunity for significant professional autonomy, growth and influence to promote the OSH nursing vision. Under the direct Supervision of the Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director of Nursing of OSH, the OSH Communicable Disease Nurse practices interdependently in central nursing to navigate the following practices:
-Serving as the Office of School Health (OSH) Nurse Liaison on all matters related to communicable and vaccine preventable disease outbreaks/environmental investigations and interventions, EMS reports, Suspected Child Abuse Reports and selected reports in OSH.
-Reviewing and recommending policy changes in collaboration with OSH Nursing leadership and OSH Medical Directors
-Follow the clinical direction of the Medical Director primarily for communicable, immunization and environmental matters,
-Participating/contributing to the development and implementation of Office of School Health Continuous Quality Improvement Program to review data and trends from incidents and occurrences
-Working in conjunction with BNDs, Nursing Supervisors, Supervising Medical Doctors (SMDs, Nurses to gather information for parental dissemination where necessary
- Consulting with internal DOHMH bureaus and NYC Department of Education (DOE) units to provide clear instruction for OSH staff and DOE personnel regarding Communicable Disease concerns
-Compiling and emailing "Sign Out Reports" to BNDs, SMDs, Nursing Supervisors, and Key Central Office personnel.
-Collaborating with the Staff Development and Central Office Nursing Units to propose and present trainings
-Participating in Central Office Nursing projects or health initiatives.
-Preparing oral and written reports as required
-Complying with HIPAA requirements
Qualifications
1. A Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally-accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices;
and
2. A license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Public Health Nurse. Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Public Health Nurse. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and/or to perform the essential functions of the job.
SPECIAL NOTE B
For assignment to Assignment Levels II and III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements described above, individuals must meet the supervisory level qualification requirements set forth in Section 11.42 of the New York State Sanitary Code.
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.
Job Description
** OPEN TO PERMANENT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES ONLY. YOU MUST CLEARLY STATE YOUR CIVIL SERVICE STATUS ON YOUR RESUME OR COVER LETTER. ALL OTHER CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene creates and oversees programs, policies and services, to provide oversight and support for students' physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety and well-being for New York City families and children. The Division is comprised of the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health (OSH) , and the Bureau of Administration. The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognize their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity to apply.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
The Communicable Disease Nurse Liaison is a key PHN III (supervisory) central nursing position providing an opportunity for significant professional autonomy, growth and influence to promote the OSH nursing vision. Under the direct Supervision of the Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director of Nursing of OSH, the OSH Communicable Disease Nurse practices interdependently in central nursing to navigate the following practices:
-Serving as the Office of School Health (OSH) Nurse Liaison on all matters related to communicable and vaccine preventable disease outbreaks/environmental investigations and interventions, EMS reports, Suspected Child Abuse Reports and selected reports in OSH.
-Reviewing and recommending policy changes in collaboration with OSH Nursing leadership and OSH Medical Directors
-Follow the clinical direction of the Medical Director primarily for communicable, immunization and environmental matters,
-Participating/contributing to the development and implementation of Office of School Health Continuous Quality Improvement Program to review data and trends from incidents and occurrences
-Working in conjunction with BNDs, Nursing Supervisors, Supervising Medical Doctors (SMDs, Nurses to gather information for parental dissemination where necessary
- Consulting with internal DOHMH bureaus and NYC Department of Education (DOE) units to provide clear instruction for OSH staff and DOE personnel regarding Communicable Disease concerns
-Compiling and emailing "Sign Out Reports" to BNDs, SMDs, Nursing Supervisors, and Key Central Office personnel.
-Collaborating with the Staff Development and Central Office Nursing Units to propose and present trainings
-Participating in Central Office Nursing projects or health initiatives.
-Preparing oral and written reports as required
-Complying with HIPAA requirements
Qualifications
1. A Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally-accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices;
and
2. A license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Public Health Nurse. Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Public Health Nurse. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and/or to perform the essential functions of the job.
SPECIAL NOTE B
For assignment to Assignment Levels II and III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements described above, individuals must meet the supervisory level qualification requirements set forth in Section 11.42 of the New York State Sanitary Code.
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.
