Health Services Coordinator

Under general supervision, an incumbent of this position executes and coordinates the development, administration, and implementation of a designated health service delivery system or large program(s). This position serves a variety of functions designed to obtain maximum efficiency and quality of care. This position has significant authority in the area of decision-making as it relates to the delivery of services and in the ancillary/support areas. Responsibilities require day-to-day contact with agencies and other departments providing health care services in order to ensure that objectives are met, problem areas are corrected, and opportunities to improve services are addressed. Supervision is exercised over nursing, technical and clerical support staff; or over a major vendored health related program. Does related work as required.

Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Registered Professional Nurse and either: (a) a Bachelor's Degree* in Nursing and three years experience where the primary function of the position was professional nursing at the leadership level; or (b) a Bachelor's Degree* and four years of experience as stated in (a).
SUBSTITUTION :
Satisfactory completion of 30 credits towards a Master's Degree* in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Public Health Administration or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the above stated required experience.

There will be no written or oral test for this examination. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an evaluation of their training and experience against the

There are no residence requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to eligibles that have been residents in the appointing jurisdiction for 30 days prior to the examination and at the effective date of appointment.