School Health Nurse Practitioner, 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 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 vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognize their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential.

Responsibilities

The School Health Nurse Practitioner, under administrative supervision of the High School Nursing Director with a clinical collaborative relationship to the High School Medical leadership team, will perform work in the planning, development and delivery of clinical services to high school students in accordance with standard adolescent medical care practice:

• Work within the mandates, policies and protocols of the Office of School Health.
• Support all clinical initiatives put forth by the OSH, with a particular focus on the Connecting Adolescents to Comprehensive Health Care (CATCH) Program.
• Provide a full range of sexual and reproductive health services including, but not limited to, pregnancy tests, contraception, counseling and education.
• Provide physical examinations for sports, working papers and new admission requirements.
• Independently examine patients; formulates diagnoses; directs or performs appropriate therapeutic treatment and counsels patients; offers recommendations on care and treatment.
• Improve the health of school children through case management of chronic disease, preventive health screening and counseling, health education, and referrals.
• Utilize the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) to maintain adequate student health records.
• Support the development of school educational and prevention programs promoting the health and wellness of all students.
• Provide trainings/presentations to school staff, community organizations, or parents.
• Assist in administration of staff training and orientation for new Connecting Adolescents to Comprehensive Healthcare (CATCH) nurses.
• Assist with clinical nursing services for students as indicated.
• Stay abreast with policy statements, research and medical advances developed within the health community.
• Assist with developing nursing clinical policies and practices around reproductive health services.
• Serve in a leadership role with OSH staff in medical room.
• Participate in OSH research and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in all mandated DOHMH and OSH trainings and professional development sessions.
• Provide clinical assistance in the event of an environmental or communicable disease occurrence.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health or a related field.
• Four years of recent experience in public health or hospital nursing or a related field; at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or educational capacity, or in supervision of professional public health nursing personnel working in any of the above mentioned areas.
• Valid New York State Nurse Practitioner license (must be maintained for duration of employment).

Preferred Skills

• Valid NYS license as a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of 3600 hours of licensed NP experience.
• Clinical experience in family planning and adolescent health.
• Knowledge of current family planning standards of practice.
• Familiarity with best practices in working with adolescents.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
• Ability to maintain good public relations and to communicate effectively with students, other clinical providers, school staff and parents.
• Ability to have sensitivity and flexibility when working with groups of various backgrounds.
• Ability to travel to various school locations across NYC.

Benefits

• 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.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• 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 compared to private sector employment.