Assistant Engineer- Public Health
Westchester County Goverment
Full Time | White Plains, NY, 10601
The Westchester County Department of Health is recruiting for an Assistant Engineer (Public Health). Under general supervision, a successful candidate in this class performs public health engineering work relating to wastewater disposal, sanitary sewage systems, individual water supplies, air pollution and solid and hazardous wastes to ensure compliance with Westchester County, New York State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation regulations for the protection of the public and the environment.
The successful candidate applies engineering principles for the detection, evaluation, control and management of those factors in the environment which influence public health. The Assistant Engineer also reviews and evaluates applications for proposed wastewater or water system projects and plans for subdivision of land parcels, inspects sites to verify compliance with related codes, investigates and monitors public health issues relating to land development programs, prepares written reports of investigative findings and consults with numerous professionals and regulatory agencies to coordinate project efforts.
This is the full-performance level of the Engineering series where incumbents are expected to use independent judgment in performing work on projects of considerable size or on several smaller projects. Does related work as required.
Examples of Work Include but Not Limited to:
Conducts on-site inspections and investigations of public water supplies, sewage systems, public and individual wastewater disposal systems, major pollution sources, and solid and hazardous waste sources to verify conformity with local and state regulations, permits, plans and guidelines;
Reviews residential, commercial and industrial water supplies, wastewater disposal systems, and air pollution control systems to ensure conformance with related regulations and to advise on soil characterization, drainage ability, topography and usable area feasibility;
Reviews and evaluates projects, plans and proposals to determine if designs satisfy regulatory standards to protect the public and environment;
Prepares written engineering reports outlining investigative findings, recommendations and engineering calculations and criteria;
Investigates public health hazard complaints (i.e., sewer main breaks, sewer overflows, unpermitted air pollution sources, waste disposal procedures) and prepares inspection reports of findings;
Issues notices-of-violations for non-complying parties and provides expert testimonies as required;
Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree* in Engineering and two years of experience where a primary function of the position was engineering in a public health, sanitary, environmental or chemical field.
Substitution: (1) Current recognition as a Public Health Engineer Trainee or Junior Engineer by a state or political subdivision of the United States may be substituted for one year of the required experience. (2) Thirty credits toward a Master’s Degree* in Public Health Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health or Civil Engineering with a sanitary option such as Environmental Engineering or Public Health, may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York will be required at time of appointment and maintain same while in the title.
NOTE: This is a Civil Service position that will require the successful candidate to be appointed from a list of eligible candidates, following examination.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Besides a competitive salary, our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and retirement plan.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to DOH-Jobs@westchestercountyny.gov.
Important: Please indicate Assistant Engineer (Public Health) in the subject line of your e-mail.
Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $87,620.00 - $116,790.00 per year
Benefits:
-401(k)
-Dental insurance
-Employee assistance program
-Employee discount
-Health insurance
-Health savings account
-Life insurance
-Loan forgiveness
-Paid time off
-Parental leave
-Professional development assistance
-Retirement plan
-Tuition reimbursement
-Vision insurance
-Wellness program
Medical Specialty:
Public Health
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Public health: 2 years (Preferred)
Sanitary engineering: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Mount Kisco, NY 10549: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Public Health Nurse
Westchester County Goverment
Full Time | White Plains, NY, 10601
The Westchester County Department of Health has immediate openings for Public Health Nurses (RNs) in their White Plains and New Rochelle facilities.
Successful candidates will perform public health nursing activities that focus on population health through continuous surveillance and assessment of the multiple determinants of health with the intent to promote health and wellness, prevent disease, and improve the overall quality of life for individuals, families and community groups. Incumbents may supervise professional or auxiliary nursing staff and/or serve as a team leader in providing nursing services.
Public Health Nurses provide assessment, along with skilled nursing care, education and prescribed treatments to patients, families, communities and populations in their homes, in a clinic setting or in any offsite location; Assess, coordinate and plan for the provision of services in collaboration with nutritionists, social workers, physical therapists, physicians, and other professional workers involved in individual and family health care; Educate, support and empower patients, families, communities and populations on strategies that create healthy environmental, social and economic conditions in which populations may thrive; and perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, possession of a valid license and current registration issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Nurse, and one year of professional nursing experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York will be required at time of appointment and maintain same while in the title.
This is a competitive class civil service position.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
In addition to a competitive salary the compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and retirement plan.
Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Westchester County
Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, covers 500 square miles and has a population of just over one million. Originally home to Native Americans, who were members of the Lenape tribe, it is today a rich mix of many cultures and landscapes. The County is a blend of bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque towns as well as open spaces and a network of beautiful parks. The County is also an intellectual capital, boasting a highly educated workforce, competitive colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, world changing non-profits, and cutting-edge research centers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,825.00 - $144,460.00 per year
Benefits:
-Dental insurance
-Employee assistance program
-Flexible spending account
-Health insurance
-Paid time off
-Retirement plan
-Tuition reimbursement
-Vision insurance
-Medical Specialty:
Addiction Medicine
Infectious Disease
Ob/Gyn
Primary Care
Public Health
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Addiction Counselor
NYC HHC- Lincoln Hospital
Full Time | Lincoln Hospital- Bronx, NY 10452
About NYC Health + Hospitals
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.
Work Shifts
8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Job Description
1. Conducts initial screenings and assessments of patients, and performs ongoing toxicology screenings to obtain pertinent information about SUD and Co-Occurring Disorder (COD) and develop psycho-social histories of patients to identify and isolate potential SUD and other specific patient problems; formulates appropriate diagnostic impressions; prepares accurate screening, intake, and assessment reports.
2. Facilitates and/or co-facilitates individual, group, and family counseling for patients admitted to an SUD treatment program, provides psycho-education, and conducts skills training classes.
3. Makes decisions and maintains required records regarding appropriate Level of Care (LOC) using patient criteria tools, such as LOC for alcohol and drug treatment referral (LOCADTR), a patient placement criteria system, to ensure that a patient in need of chemical dependence services is placed in the most clinically appropriate level of care.
4. Develops and continually monitors treatment/recovery plans in collaboration with patients and multidisciplinary team members, including establishing short-term and long-term treatment goals, objectives, and specific interventions. Initiates discharge planning criteria, accurately records treatment plans that are consistent with established standards and applicable administrative rules, and documents treatment outcomes using accepted methods and instruments.
5. Participates in the evaluation of treatment progress and monitoring of patients' recovery plans. Prepares and maintains confidential case records and files and records progress of patient in relation to treatment goals and objectives.
6. Participates in relevant staff meetings and discussions and documents services provided in case records and files in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable standards to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
7. Discuss financial responsibility with patients in the case of outstanding bills and provides money management assistance.
8. Provides orientation to new patients, patients' families and significant others, to familiarize them with the program's rules, goals, procedures, services and expectations over the course of treatment; establishes and maintains relationships with patients' families and significant others, and provides support by ensuring appropriate referrals, identifying service gaps, expanding community resources and helping to address unmet needs.
9. Coordinates and provides case and care management services and activities that integrate supportive services, agency, professional and/or community resources in a planned framework of action, which address a patient's mental, physical, and/or behavioral needs in order to achieve the patient's established goals.
10. Provides crisis intervention and support by responding to and following through in crisis situations and seeks additional assistance in the management of crisis situations, when needed.
11. Acts as a liaison and advises staff of patient needs with regards to job training, housing, and education programs; may advise patient on job, education, or drug treatment programs, and may make field visits to community services.
12. Conducts outreach activities and provides advocacy designed to educate staff and communities on substance abuse, substance use disorder, addiction, prevention, and availability of services.
13. Participates in and/or completes internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/Pl) activities, programs, trainings, and related mandated health care events, as required.
14. Holds and maintains required certification(s) and completes required continuing education; submits appropriate documentation within an established timeframe. Complies with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and national requirements and guidelines.
15. Performs other related duties, as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Any individual working in a NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)-Certified Treatment Program or newly-hired into the System in the title of Addiction Counselor in a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting must have proof of completion of OASAS “Supporting Recovery with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)” training.
For Assignment to Level II
1. Valid CASAC - Level 1 Certificate issued by OASAS; and one (1) year of full-time, progressively responsible experience performing SUD assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case and care management and other functions related to SUD prevention and treatment in a SUD treatment program; or
2. Is otherwise considered a QHP, as described in “2” of Qualification Requirements for Level I above, and has one (1) year of full-time, progressively responsible experience performing SUD assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case and care management and other functions related to SUD prevention and treatment in a SUD treatment program; or
3. Satisfactory equivalent of education, training, and experience. However, all must have a CASAC Level 1 Certificate issued by OASAS or meet the definition of a QHP as described in “2” above.
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
Multiple employee discounts programs
Patient Account Coordinator
BronxCare Health System
Full Time | Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center- Bronx, NY 10457
-Category: Administrative/Clerical
-Position: Type Regular Full-Time
-Division: BronxCare - Special Care Center
-Min: USD $58,670.00/Yr. Max: USD $60,670.00/Yr.
-Shift: Day Shift
-Department : Name Financial Reporting (SCC)
*Overview
Performs resident screening, insurance verification, benefit application(s), billing, follow-up and posting. Work
with Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, other third party and residents regarding financial responsibilities and
payments. Process claims and maintains confidential information. Assist in all accounts receivable activities as
required. Assist the admissions department with the daily Census reports. Update activity logs in RHS resident
daily activity.
*Responsibilities
Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement
activities of the assigned department.
Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
(a) Safety and Security Policies
(b) Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting
(c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and
(d) Patient and Customer Service.
Qualifications
-High School diploma required.
-3 years prior collection experience in a healthcare setting or equivalent combination of education, training or
experience.
-Knowledge of NYS Medicaid eligibility rules and regulations.
-Must be able to analyze data and report findings in a constructive and solution oriented manner.
-Should be able to prioritize workloads, offer suggestions and meet deadlines.
-Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills; customer service skills; ability to interpret and communicate information; to identify and meet customer’s/resident’s needs and
desire to learn new information and skills.
Nurse Practitioner
Jacobi Medical Center
Full Time | Jacobi Medical Center- Bronx, NY 10461
Provides services for the congestive Heart Failure (HF) program to include inpatient HF consultation and care coordination, assure guideline directed care and HF metrics are met, improve efficiency and effectiveness of care. This will lead to earlier discharge, less readmission. increasing outpatient volume of care and expanded access to coordinated and specialized heart failure care.
-Identify and access patients at ED arrival or after admission by filtering through automated lists for appropriate cases and other means identifying admitted patients with heart failure in the hospital
-Alert the multi-disciplinary heart failure care team to presence of patient
-Ensure patients admitted to floor have consults placed for Nutrition-HF ,Pharmacy- HF, PT-HF within 24 hours of admission
-Ensure alert SW-CM team aware of Heart Failure status of patient to begin early referral process for home support services
-Ensure the patient the patient’s family has full understanding of their disease state, life style and diet modifications needed and medication compliance
Early identification of CCU HF patients for readiness of educational intervention
-Assist ER and team in early identification and safe discharge of patients from ER with mild to moderate ADHF and ensure outpatient follow up of patients within 1-2 days of ED discharge
-Coordinate care amongst physician team, Nutrition, Pharmacy, SW-CM team, Palliative and Nursing to ensure adequate education for patient and care-taker empowerment
-Provides patients with appropriate support referrals in the outpatient setting including, but not limited to, other subspecialty follow-up for comorbidities, free nutrition courses, Home Health Aide Services, Visiting Nurse services.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and
2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and
3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Department Preferences
Acute Care NP preferred
Experience in Cardiology Services
Benefits
In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement:
An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below:
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500
An annual certification differential of $1,878 if you currently hold an appropriate certification that is nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.
An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,097 up to $9,100 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
For NP (PC/BH) ONLY: An annual assignment differential ranging from $10,000 up to $25,000 if assigned to a Behavioral Health department AND regularly working evenings/nights
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
-Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
-Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
-Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
-Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
-College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
-Multiple employee discounts programs
-Respond to HF consultation requests
-Round with HF team
-Oversee application of evidenced based and algorithm therapy including obtaining recordings from implanted invasive hemodynamic monitors (CardioMems ; if present) so as to optimize therapy for all heart failure patients regardless of category and degree of heart failure