Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Ulster County Department of Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to work in its STD/HIV Clinic located at 239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, NY 12401. Clinic is open 1 day per week, on Monday evenings with patients arriving between the hours of 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Starting rate is $63.25/hr.

This part-time competitive class position is responsible for providing nurse practitioner services of a specialized nature for clients of the community public health agency. This position functions as a member of a health care team taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering clinical laboratory test and diagnostic radiological procedures and choosing regimens of treatment. The incumbent may provide medical services or consultation in connection with a specific program such as sexually transmitted infections (STI’s). The incumbent must possess the clinical skills to exercise independent professional judgement as a medical provider within the guidelines of collaborative agreements and protocols. Work is performed under the general direction of a licensed physician. Supervision may be exercised over the work of professional clinical staff. Does related work as required.

Candidates must meet the following Minimum Qualifications: Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse by the New York State Department of Education, certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty area (s) related to the work performed* with prescription writing privileges issued by the New York State Department of Education AND Either:

A. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience; OR

B. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and two (2) years of professional nursing experience.

* Part 64 of the New York State Commissioner of Education Regulations defines the profession of Nurse Practitioners and includes the following specialty areas: Acute Care, Adult Health, College Health, Community Health, Family Health, Gerontology, Holistic Care, Neonatology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Palliative Care, Perinatology, Psychiatry, School Health, and Women’s Health.

Send resumes and cover letters only to:

Ulster County Department of Health, Attn: Dr. Carol M. Smith, Commissioner, 239 Golden Hill Lane, Golden Hill Office Building, Kingston, NY 12401.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: Upon a conditional employment offer and in accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, prospective candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authorities. Such prospective candidates will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

Ulster County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and All Civil Service Laws, Rules and Regulations apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $63.25 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 3 per week

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Work Location: In person