Immunization Clinic Supervisor, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

Overview

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with resources needed to make informed health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. To achieve its mission, BPHC provides direct clinic services, monitors disease trends, educates and trains service providers and community groups, conducts research, and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care for New Yorkers.

BPHC seeks to hire an Immunization Clinic Supervisor. This position reports to the Nurse Director of Public Health Clinics and is responsible for the oversight and management of the vaccination staff within the clinic and critical management of numerous vaccines within the clinic.

• Manage DOHMH immunization clinic team and oversee day to day activities at the DOMMH walk-in immunization Clinic.
• Provide on-site clinical supervision of routine clinical services and direct supervision of clinic staff including public health advisors, public health nurses and temporary agency nurses.
• Readily troubleshoot issues that arise in the clinic, including handling periods of increased clinic demand and prioritizing needs of the clinic.
• Ensure compliance with Article 28 regulations, including blood-borne pathogen exposure, infection control and hazardous materials policies and procedures to assure a safe environment for staff.
• Responsible for in-service and education and training of all clinic staff, including two required annual trainings and training and orientation of agency nurses hired for school rush and flu season.
• Ensure that all BOl clinic policy and program activities reflect immunization program objectives.
• Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance activities to support the program's goals and objectives in the delivery of quality immunization services in the walk-in immunization clinic.
• Provide technical assistance to clinic staff with electronic health record (SIS); address needs/issues and assist Director with SIS updates and enhancements.
• Ensure clinic provides quality customer service to patients.

Must follow all safety, security, blood-borne pathogen exposure, infection control, and hazardous materials policies and procedures to assure a safe environment for staff and students. This includes using personal protective equipment, good hand hygiene, and adhering to sharps safety procedures.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS A VALID NEW YORK STATE LICENSE AS A REGISTERED NURSE FOR THE DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT.

• 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. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually (per a 2024 assessment).
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to stay 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 contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 areas;
  
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• Education and/or experience equivalent to the 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 above.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment…