Supervising Public Health Nurse, Bureau of School Health

About the role

Only Permanent Employees in the Civil Service Title of the Public Health Nurse:

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 and 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 development potential.

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

• Providing assignments and schedules for nursing and paraprofessional staff
• Utilizing Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) to generate reports
• Conducting 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 school 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.

Supervising Public Health Nurse Level 3 OSH is an important role to ensure the health and well-being of our students, improve the efficiency of health services, and directly contribute to a healthier safer school environment for all students.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in Planning and Program Development.
• Knowledge of DOHMH and DOE personnel policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

• A license and current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse
• At least one (1) year supervisory experience
• Experience conducting presentations.

Why you should work for us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

• o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• o a tax-deferred savings program and o 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.

Additional information

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.

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!.

Qualifications & 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 as following acceptable educational practices;

and

• 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.

Medical Requirement

Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Public Health Nurse. Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Public Health Nurse.

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.