Supervising Public Health Nurse, 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 creating and overseeing 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
- Providing assignments and schedules for nursing and paraprofessional staff
- Utilizing Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) to generate reports
- Congducting in-service trainings and planning staff development activities
- Participating in recruitment and orientation of new staff
- Analyzing data collected in OSH management reports, i.e. walk ins, case management and special projects
- Participating in disciplinary activities as needed
- Conducting site visits to schools to provide clinical supervision of nurses, advisors, and assistants
- Collaborating with the OSH team (Supervising Medical Doctors, Vision team, Mental health team, etc.) to plan initiatives within their assigned area
- Monitoring inventory of medical supplies and equipment within a designed area
- Serving on emergency teams which are on call for all future bioterrorism attacks within the City of New York as well as all emergencies as directed by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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 as following acceptable educational practices;
- 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 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.
Prioritised Skills
- Expertise in Planning and Program Development
- Knowledge of DOHMH and DOE personnel policies and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Benefits
- Loan Forgiveness: Federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
- Benefits: Premium-free health insurance plan, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits, public sector defined benefit pension plan, tax-deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Program.
- 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: Enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Commitment to Equity
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.
Additional Information
- New York City Residency is not required for this position