Public Health Nurse Part-Time), Bureau of School Health

OPEN TO PERMANENT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (SCHOOL HEALTH) AND THOSE WHO APPEAR ON THE LIST FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE EXAM NO. 5143.

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 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 developmental potential. We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice particularly racial gender and LGBTQ equity to apply.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO :

• Under the supervision of the Public Health Nurse level III / Borough Nursing Director; the PHN Level I will be responsible for the following :
• Performing as a member of a health team in the New York City schools both public and nonpublic.
• Preparing case findings making referrals and conducting follow-up in conjunction with audiovisual screening team doctors and other Health care providers in the schools and community.
• Assisting in providing health education to students and staff in schools and advising families on proper health practices.
• Maintaining school records and preparing monthly reports to be used by nursing supervisors.
• Supervising Public Health Advisors.
• Establishing contacts and collaborating working relationships with the schools administrators and community.

PREFERRED SKILLS :

Special Note : For appointment to OSH individual must be able to perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.

Why you should work for us :

oa premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.

oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union / benefit fund.

oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

oa tax-deferred savings program and

oa robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Established in 1805 the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S. dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone regardless of age background or location can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition anti-tobacco support chronic disease prevention HIV / AIDS treatment family and child health environmental health mental health and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Sye-Eun Ahn Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or .

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (SCHOOL HE - 51022

Qualifications :

1. A Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally-accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices; and

2. A license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

SPECIAL NOTE A

For appointment to School Health individuals must be able to perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

SPECIAL NOTE B

For assignment to Assignment Levels II and III in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements described above individuals must meet the supervisory level qualification

requirements set forth in Section 11.42 of the New York State Sanitary Code.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Part-time

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