Public Health Nurse 2 - School Health

Position Description

The School Health Program of the Metro Public Health Department is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to provide program planning and direct supervision of nurses in specific clusters of schools within the Metro Nashville Public School system in Davidson County. This is your chance to work in a program that supports our families and community by providing nursing services to the students of Nashville and Davidson County. Work includes maintaining medical records, conducting assessments, participating in research and data collection, doing counseling and prevention services, and performing basic nursing services.Regular communication with employees and the general public is expected.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640.

Typical Duties

* Provides program planning and direct supervision of nurses in specific clusters of schools. Assures the safe and effective delivery of nursing services in the school environment.
* Assists with patient problem-solving and instructs, advises and mentors new staff in the practices and procedures of the department.
* Identifies factors that impact delivery of services and develops and implements plans for improvement. Works under the supervision of a division director who defines the overall objectives and priorities of the work and is consulted on unusual or complex matters.
* Provides input toward School Health policies and procedures.
* Serves as a public health resource for school and community services.
* Attends student support team meetings (Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 meetings) and helps the team develop an appropriate student health plan.
* Initiates the referral processes to appropriate programs and agencies within and outside the MPHD.
* Performs other duties and special projects that target healthy children and school environments.
* Provides nursing staff basic technical support for computer software issues related to the program's electronic charting system.
* Assists with recruitment new school health staff.
* Conducts performance evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma or Associate's Degree in nursing and one (1) year of nursing experience preferably in the field of public health. Candidates with Diploma or Associate's Degree in nursing must establish a documented ability to competently perform all functions of this classification to be considered. Bachelor's degree from a state-approved school of nursing preferred. All public health nurses are required to complete a department approved Certificate in Public Health as a condition of continued employment. Possess required competencies upon hiring.

Licensure:

Licensed or eligible for RN licensure in Tennessee.

All public health nurses are required to complete an MPHD-approved Certificate in Public Health as a condition of continued employment.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government's employment-based immigration programs.

Valid driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor's degree from a state-approved school of nursing.

General pediatric experience.