Public Health Nurse 1 (Mobile Services) School Health
About The Position
The School Health Mobile Services Unit of the Metro Public Health Department seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Public Health Nurse to provide public health services to Metro Nashville Public Schools students in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The position rotates among eight portable health clinics throughout Davidson County and other school sites as needed. The nurse provides intake, vaccine administration, exam support, family immunization education, and other health promotion and protection services. The role includes maintaining student health records, documenting care in the electronic health record, managing vaccine transport and inventory, and monitoring vaccine storage through the cold chain management system. The nurse also supports follow-up and clinic operations and collaborates with the nurse practitioner and clinic manager. All public health nurses must complete a department-approved Certificate in Public Health as a condition of continued employment.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee. Applicants with an RN license from a state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact may be hired but must obtain a Tennessee license within 30 days of hire.
- Diploma or associate degree in nursing. Candidates with either credential must establish a documented ability to competently perform all functions of the classification.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Valid Class D driver’s license, use of a personal vehicle, and valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee law.
- Complete a department-approved Certificate in Public Health as a condition of continued employment.
- Possess the required competencies upon hiring.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from a state-approved school of nursing.
- Three years of experience as a nurse.
- Knowledge of adult and childhood immunization schedules.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient intake, vaccine administration, and exam support.
- Ensure accurate documentation, vaccine safety, and compliance with public health processes.
- Prepare and educate families about immunizations.
- Manage vaccine transport, inventory, storage, and monitoring through the cold chain management system.
- Document care thoroughly and accurately in the EHR system.
- Assist with follow-up calls, reminders, and clerical support.
- Collaborate closely with the nurse practitioner and clinic manager.
- Maintain student health records.
- Provide health promotion and protection services.
- Perform related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
