Registered Nurse - Tuberculosis Control Program

Location

Rochester, NY Title: Registered Nurse - Tuberculosis Control Program Deadline: November 25, 2026 5:00pm Salary: $60,593 - $84,033 annually Agency/Dept.: Public Health Description of Duties -------------------------

This is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for providing bedside and clinical care to convalescent, chronically ill, and seriously ill patients in a health care facility. Registered Professional Nurses will be required to successfully complete a medication examination prior to permanent appointment. General supervision is received from a senior level nursing staff member.

Direct supervision may be exercised over Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants. Does related work as required.

Note

This position is a professional nursing position responsible for managing and overseeing essential aspects of care for clients with tuberculosis who are managed in the Tuberculosis Control Program in the Nursing Services Division of the Department of Public Health.

The work includes nursing assessments, patient histories, obtaining specimens, administering medications, education, coordinating with other providers, case management and other related work. The position works closely with other program staff, including clerical staff, LPNs, RNs, Outreach Workers, physicians and an X-ray technician. This position will require traveling within Monroe County.

Minimum Qualifications --------------------------

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered school of nursing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a New York State License as a Registered Nurse.