**THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT WTC MED MONITORING IN COMMACK** The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full time Case Management Nurse in the Bureau of Health Services (BHS). Reporting directly to the World Trade Center (WTC) Nurse Supervisor, the successful candidate will: Maintain a comprehensive case management system for the FDNY WTC Health Program for active and retired FDNY members. Document all client encounters, including nursing summaries, and evaluate and document the progress of individual therapeutic programs. Confer with providerss to monitor treatment plans, report progress and analyze changing symptoms; coordinate initial assessments and ongoing reassessments of a client's functional status; and ensure a client's medical needs are addressed in accordance with established protocols. Consult with providers, as needed, to coordinate plans of treatment and advocate for a client, when necessary. Participate in quality assurance and utilization review activities, including chart reviews and checks to ensure patient notes are accurate. Draw blood on as needed basis. Administer vaccinations as ordered. Maintain accurate and timely client information and assist the WTC Data Center in data collection for reporting sources, including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Review and ensure completeness of patients' medical charts and data collection, and conduct follow-up interviews with patients regarding any outstanding medical/mental health problems identified. Work on alternate locations is a requirement. Excellent communication skills and a teamwork approach is necessary.

1. A valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse, plus a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college, and three years of clinical nursing experience; or

2. A valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse, plus an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college, and five years of clinical nursing experience; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to '1' or 2’ above. However, all candidates must have a valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse.

Note:
To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above, at least one additional year of clinical nursing experience.

An Associate degree in Nursing along with a New York State License as a Registered Nurse and five (5) years of full time professional clinical experience.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

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.

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.