Central Office Nurse - Diabetes Support, Bureau of School Health

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

150d • Remote

About The Position

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with the creation and oversight of programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety and well-being for New York City families and children. The Division is comprised of the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration. The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognizes their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity to apply.

Requirements

• A valid New York State Registered Nurse License.
• A BSN degree or Associate of Nursing Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, one recognized by the New York State Education Department.

Nice To Haves

• Prior nursing experience in a school or public service setting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of health care agencies and services provided in the New York metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Answer and return all calls to the Diabetes Medication Administration Form (DMAF) Hotline.
• Provide the school nurse with current approved DMAF orders in a timely manner.
• Collaborate to coordinate care between the OSH providers, endocrinologists, parents, DNEs, and school nurses for the student with diabetes DMAF approval according to OSH policy.
• Update nursing's DMAF Hotline log daily.
• Provide approved DMAF to OSH and agency nurses who may not have access to the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR).
• Contact endocrinologists for clarification of DMAF orders.
• Reach out to nurses and parents/guardians for signed consent or missing information from DMAF to expedite DMAF approval.
• Liaise with the OSH medical unit for status and updates on DMAF approvals.
• Ensure DMAF orders for NYC school children are approved expeditiously and are in ASHR.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program.
• Work From Home Policy: Ability to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security compared to private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees