Central Office Nurse - Diabetes Support, Bureau of School Health

Central Office Nurse - Diabetes Support, 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 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.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Answer and return all calls to the Diabetes Medication Administration Form (DMAF) Hotline.
• Provide the school nurse with current approved DMAF orders in a timely manner.
• Collaborate to coordinate care between the OSH providers, endocrinologists, parents, DNEs, and school nurses for the student with diabetes DMAF approval according to OSH policy.
• Update nursing's DMAF Hotline log daily.
• Provide approved DMAF to OSH and agency nurses who may not have access to the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR).
• Contact endocrinologists for clarification of DMAF orders. Reach out to nurses and parents/guardians for signed consent or missing information from DMAF to expedite DMAF approval. Liaise with the OSH medical unit for status and updates on DMAF approvals. Ensure DMAF orders for NYC school children are approved expeditiously and are in ASHR.

Preferred skills:

• Prior nursing experience in a school or public service setting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of health care agencies and services provided in the New York metropolitan area.

Qualification: A valid New York State Registered Nurse License. A BSN degree or Associate of Nursing Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, one recognized by the New York state Education Department.

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, 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 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.