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, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity to apply. Duties will include but not be limited to: Providing nursing preceptor for newly hired Nurses, Public Health Advisers and Public Health Assistants Participating in the interviewing process for new hires Supervising Public Health Advisers Assisting staff in the application of nursing and administrative procedures, provide individual guidance and support, observe and review activities Training resource for nurses, other School Health Staff and school-based Department of Education staff Conducting meetings, in-service training programs and complete designated special projects Conducting site visits to school to provide clinical supervision of nurses, advisors, and assistants Public Health Nurse Level 2 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 Analytical skills Knowledge of DOHMH and DOE personnel policies and procedures Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Computer skills in Microsoft Excel

Qualification: Candidate must be permanent A BSN degree from a regionally accredited college or university, one recognized by the New York state Education Department