Supervising Public Health Nurse, Bureau of School Health

Supervising Public Health Nurse, Bureau of School Health

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 to apply. Duties will include but not be limited to: nursing preceptor for newly hired Nurses, Public Health Advisers and Public Health Assistants. Participating in the interviewing process for new hires. 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 the 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.

Preferred skills include expertise in planning and program development, knowledge of DOHMH and DOE personnel policies and procedures, excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, and computer skills in Microsoft Excel.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as 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, and 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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.