Public Health Nurse (part time), Bureau of School Health

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene develops and oversees 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 Public Health Nurse Level I works as part of a health team in New York City public and nonpublic schools under the supervision of a Public Health Nurse Level III or Borough Nursing Director. The role includes identifying cases and arranging referrals and follow-up, supporting health education, maintaining school health records, preparing reports, supervising Public Health Advisors, and collaborating with school administrators and the community. The position is part time. Applicants must be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintain a current New York State Registered Nurse license and registration throughout employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university, or an institution recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices.
• Current license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; the license must be maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for appointment to School Health.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of a health team in New York City public and nonpublic schools.
• Prepare case findings, make referrals, and conduct follow-up in coordination with audiovisual screening teams, doctors, and other school and community health care providers.
• Assist with providing health education to students and school staff.
• Advise families on proper health practices.
• Maintain school records and prepare monthly reports for nursing supervisors.
• Supervise Public Health Advisors.
• Establish contacts and collaborative working relationships with school administrators and the community.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared to private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level