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Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Position in the Suffolk County Office of Employee Health Services (EHS). EHS is responsible for protecting the health and safety of Suffolk County municipal employees. EHS conducts pre-placement medical evaluations for select titles, including healthcare workers and law enforcement candidates, fitness for duty examinations, workplace exposure investigations, and periodic medical surveillance for employees in a variety of occupational settings who are at risk for specific workplace exposures. Does related work as required.

Key Elements Of The Role:

• Performs pre-placement physical exams for health employees and law-enforcement candidates, including review of ancillary testing such as EKGs and pulmonary function tests
• Reviews appeals submitted by candidates who were medically disqualified
• Performs fitness-for-duty exams, including orthopedic and neurological assessment and referral for specialist evaluation as indicated
• Performs OSHA exams, including assessment for occupational exposures and implementation of recommended exposure monitoring as per OSHA standards
• Performs evaluation and management of occupational injuries including needle sticks
• Counsels and educates patients regarding preventive health measures, chronic disease management, and occupational safety and injury prevention
• Gives immunizations including MMRV, HBV, Influenza, Td/Tdap, Rabies and PPD testing
• Conducts off-site immunization programs and PPD testing for Suffolk County departments as needed
• Supervises the work of other medical and office personnel, including RNs and clerical staff
• Maintains patient charts including documentation in electronic medical record, OSHA Log, Immunization records, laboratory and radiology reports, and submitted medical documentation from outside agencies
• Coordinates, distributes and documents medical records of Annual Health Assessments for Health Care Workers following SCDHS protocol and Public Health Law
• Advises Office Assistants to schedule equipment maintenance and place supply orders as needed in support of EHS operations
• Utilizes Excel spreadsheets to analyze EHS exam statistics and productivity measures
• Develops and revises nursing care plans
• Supervises submission of Respiratory Protection Program reports to intercounty departments
• May serve as a member of various Health Department committees
• Monitors needs of Health Department employees following Rabies Prevention Program protocol including performing venipuncture for lab assessment of antibody titers and packaging and transport of samples to Wadsworth Center

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

NOTE: The work shift for this role is 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Salary Range: $74,124 and $123,192

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Valid certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) issued by, and registered with, the State of New York, with a specialization in a definite area of practice recognized by the State of New York.

IMPORTANT NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates must possess a valid certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) issued by, and registered with, the State of New York.

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates must possess a valid Professional Registered Nurse's License issued by the State of New York.

Candidates are required to be credentialed by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services' Compliance Bureau Credentialing Committee, and maintain this credential throughout employment in the assignment.

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Candidates must meet Federal and New York State employee health requirements, including but not limited to immunizations and screening for tuberculosis.

Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.