Clinic Nurse, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
Core
Provide patient-centered care, assessment, medication administration, and education for STIs, TB, HIV, and medication abortion services in public health clinics.
Role type
Senior IC public health nurse (sexual health/abortion access)
Builds
Patient care pathways and medication abortion triage services
Domain
Public health / Sexual health / Infectious diseases
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Registered Nurse (NY State license), Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Master's degree in Nursing/Public Health, Supervisory/consultative experience, Case-finding, Patient assessment, Medication administration, Sexual health counseling
Preferred skills
Experience in mental hygiene, communicable diseases, or nursing education
Technologies
Telemedicine hotline
Responsibilities
Provide patient support and assessment for STIs and TB; Administer medications and provide education on diseases including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, Monkey Pox, and TB; Assist with medication abortion services including telemedicine triage; Conduct sensitive medical interviews including sexual history; Obtain demographic data; Determine patient care needs; Perform case-finding, counseling, and follow-up; Supervise assigned Public Health Nurses and staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties