Job Description

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world’s busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department’s main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department’s core values.

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 physicians 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 physicians, 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 at alternate locations is a requirement.

Qualifications

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.