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

About the role

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 teams, doctors, and other healthcare 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 school's administrators and community.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing from a regionally-accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department.
• A current license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Ability to perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally-accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department.
• A current license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• For appointment to School Health, individuals must be able to perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• 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.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• A 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.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program.
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Work From Home Policy

Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security

You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

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.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.