Public Health Nurse Practitioner School Health Mobile Services Manager
About The Position
The Metro Public Health Department’s Mobile Health Services Program is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Public Health Nurse Practitioner to provide public health services to Metro Nashville Public Schools students. The position serves as both a clinician and manager of School Health Mobile Services, rotating among eight portable health clinics throughout Davidson County and other school sites as needed. The Nurse Practitioner performs school physical examinations for children ages 3–18, completes required forms, and initiates referrals to appropriate programs and agencies. The role oversees immunization processes and vaccine transport, inventory, storage, and cold-chain monitoring; provides education on immunizations and preventive care; and follows CDC/ACIP protocols and clinic standing orders. The position also supports clinic staff and workflow, maintains documentation and communication, and serves as a public health resource for schools and communities. Working with the MPHD Quality Improvement Coordinator, the Nurse Practitioner helps ensure compliance with standards, prepares qualitative and productivity reports and annual reports, and reviews research on occupational public health issues. The role ensures HIPAA compliance and is responsible for interviewing, hiring, coaching, training, supervising, and evaluating staff.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
- Current Nurse Practitioner certification from a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
- Certificate of Fitness as an Advanced Practice Nurse issued by the State of Tennessee.
- Registered Nurse license in the State of Tennessee. Applicants with an RN or APRN license from an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact state may be hired but must obtain a Tennessee license within 30 days of hire.
- 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.
- Ability to work with multicultural communities.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
- Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner background is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of adult and childhood immunization schedules.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine school physical examinations for children ages 3–18.
- Complete required school physical forms.
- Initiate referrals to appropriate programs and agencies within and outside MPHD.
- Manage vaccine transport, inventory, storage, and monitoring through the cold-chain management system.
- Oversee immunization processes and provide education on immunizations and preventive care.
- Follow CDC/ACIP vaccine protocols and clinic standing orders.
- Maintain high-quality documentation and communication.
- Support nurses and administrative staff with clinic workflow.
- Serve as a public health resource for school and community services.
- Collaborate with the MPHD Quality Improvement Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards.
- Prepare qualitative and productivity reports and annual reports.
- Review current research to stay informed about occupational public health issues.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA.
- Interview, hire, coach, and train new employees.
- Supervise staff activity, performance, and productivity; conduct personnel evaluations.
- Perform related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
