STAFF NURSE

The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is the world’s largest sanitation department. DSNY collects more than 10,500 tons of residential and institutional garbage and 1,760 tons of recyclables each day. While efficiently managing solid waste and clearing litter or snow from 6,300 miles of streets, the Department is also a leader in environmentalism. The DSNY Medical Division is an occupational health care facility with a physician and nursing staff that monitors the medical condition of more than 8,000 employees.

Under the overall direction of the Director of Clinical Operations and in close liaison with DSNY Physicians, the Staff Nurse collaborates with on-site doctors for health and medical status assessment, and in planning and implementing the medical regimen of selected members within established protocols; monitors employees who are medically unable to work or are working on limited duty assignments; communicates verbally and in writing with employees’ external treatment providers; assists with pre-employment medical screenings of candidates for Sanitation Worker positions; supports wellness programs that serve the DSNY workforce.

Participates in case critiquing sessions with other members of the medical staff. Institutes and maintains long-term record-keeping, grouping cases by cause and typology and cross-indexing them by treatment plan and ultimate recovery time, in order to arrive at a standardized evaluation and treatment plan for particular medical incidents which occur frequently among Sanitation Workers. Ensure compliance with infectious disease protocol and department’s blood-borne pathogen exposure policy. Evaluates members’ availability for regular or limited duty assignment and prognosis for full recovery. Prepare case abstracts for the Director of Medical Division, Department Advocates’ Office, other agency leadership, the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS), and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid New York State Registered Nurse License.

Preferred Skills

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience. – Minimum 2 years of experience in occupational health. – Excellent verbal and written communication skills. – Ability to clearly and concisely convey medical information in a public forum and interact with DSNY employees, the Department of Health, OSHA, physicians, and medical facilities. – Computer skills – Microsoft Office Excel and Word.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.