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The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with the creation and oversight of programs, policies, services, and environments that support 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, 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, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity to apply.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Work within the mandates, policies and protocols of the Office of School Health.

Support all clinical initiatives put forth by the OSH, with a particular focus on the Connecting Adolescents to Comprehensive Health Care (CATCH) Program.

Provide a full range of sexual and reproductive health services including, but not limited to, pregnancy tests, contraception, counseling and education.

Provide physical examinations for sports, working papers and new admission requirements.

Independently examine patients; formulates diagnoses; directs or performs appropriate therapeutic treatment and counsels patients; offers recommendations on care and treatment.

Improve the health of school children through case management of chronic disease, preventive health screening and counseling, health education, and referrals.

Utilize the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) to maintain adequate student health records.

Support the development of school educational and prevention programs promoting the health and wellness of all students.

Provide trainings/presentations to school staff, community organizations, or parents.

Assist in administration of staff training and orientation for new Connecting Adolescents to Comprehensive Healthcare (CATCH) nurses.

Assist with clinical nursing services for students as indicated.

Stay abreast with policy statements, research and medical advances developed within the health community.

Assist with developing nursing clinical policies and practices around reproductive health services.

Serve in a leadership role with OSH staff in medical room.

Participate in OSH research and quality improvement activities.

Participate in all mandated DOHMH and OSH trainings and professional development sessions.

Provide clinical assistance in the event of an environmental or communicable disease occurrence.

Preferred Skills:

-A valid NYS license as a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of 3600 hours of licensed NP experience.

-Clinical experience in family planning and adolescent health.

-Knowledge of current family planning standards of practice.

-Familiarity with best practices in working with adolescents.

-Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

-Computer skills in Microsoft Office.

-Experience with Electronic Medical Records.

-Ability to maintain good public relations and to communicate effectively with students, other clinical providers, school staff and parents.

-Ability to have sensitivity and flexibility when working with groups of various backgrounds.

-Ability to travel to various school locations across NYC.

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:

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.

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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov 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.

Residency Requirement

NEW YORK CITY RESIDENCY IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS TITLE.

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.

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