Public Health Program Nurse; NY HELPS

Duties Description

This posting is for a Public Health Program Nurse (PHPN) position in the Perinatal Health and Home Visiting Unit (PHHVU). This unit is part of the Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health (BPRASH). In this position, the PHPN will serve as clinical subject matter expert related to perinatal and infant health and will focus on promoting and protecting the health of communities across the state.

The PHPN is an essential team member in the unit, working to oversee multiple perinatal home visiting programs across New York State, and promoting maternal and infant health programs through various initiatives. These programs work to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and early childhood developmental outcomes for at‑risk children and families through evidence‑based and evidence‑informed home visiting programs. The unit also collaborates with other home visiting programs within the Department and other state agencies.

This posting is for a Public Health Program Nurse (PHPN) position in the Perinatal Health and Home Visiting Unit (PHHVU). This unit is part of the Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health (BPRASH). In this position, the PHPN will serve as clinical subject matter expert related to perinatal and infant health and will focus on promoting and protecting the health of communities across the state.

The PHPN is an essential team member in the unit, working to oversee multiple perinatal home visiting programs across New York State, and promoting maternal and infant health programs through various initiatives. These programs work to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and early childhood developmental outcomes for at‑risk children and families through evidence‑based and evidence‑informed home visiting programs. The unit also collaborates with other home visiting programs within the Department and other state agencies.

• Reviewing, developing, and maintaining clinical guidance and policies, in collaboration with the Division of Family Health’s Medical Director, related to perinatal and infant health; providing clinical support, technical assistance, and education to stakeholders and consumers on a variety of relevant topics and initiatives.
• Representing DOH and its programs to local organizations, counties, and other entities, and statewide and national meetings by making presentations on public health program strategies.
• Reviewing public health programs, including conducting site visits and providing technical assistance and feedback to contractors about program effectiveness.
• Engaging provider and community stakeholders in evaluating programs and progress toward public health goals.
• Supervising professional staff and interns within the respective units.
• Supporting and providing leadership for cross‑departmental and interagency activities, and representing perinatal and infant health issues and priorities.
• Participating and providing leadership in the review of bureau procurements.
• Leading/contributing to development of funding applications and reports to funders.
• Providing leadership for the MIECHV, PICHC and/or the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant.
• Other duties as assigned aligned with the skills and this job title.

Transfer candidates:
Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Public Health Program Nurse, G‑24 OR NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a position G‑22 or higher and deemed eligible for transfer to Public Health Program Nurse (PHPN) under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law by also possessing the below open‑competitive minimum qualifications.

NY HELPS/Open‑Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

a bachelor's degree in nursing AND current New York State license and registration as a professional registered nurse AND four years of post‑licensure nursing experience. One year of which must be experience in public health and related health systems*.

Or a master's degree in nursing AND current New York State license and registration…