Public Health Nurse Part-Time), Bureau of School Health at City of New York — Long Island City, NY

OPEN TO PERMANENT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (SCHOOL HEALTH) AND THOSE WHO APPEAR ON THE LIST FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE, EXAM NO. 5143 or eligible for consideration under 55-a.

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

• Under the supervision of the Public Health Nurse level III / Borough Nursing Director; the PHN Level I, will be responsible for the following:
• Performing as a member of a health team in the New York City schools, both public and nonpublic.
• Preparing case findings, making referrals and conducting follow-up in conjunction with audiovisual screening team, doctors and other Health care providers in the schools and community.
• Assisting in providing health education to students and staff in schools, and advising families on proper health practices.
• Maintaining school records and preparing monthly reports to be used by nursing supervisors.
• Supervising Public Health Advisors.
• Establishing contacts and collaborating working relationships with the school's administrators and community.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• A Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing from a regional - accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York state Department of Education.
• A current license and registration to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State; this License must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Special Note: For appointment to OSH, individual must be able to perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.

Why you should work for us:

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

• 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.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (SCHOOL HE - 51022

• 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.

SPECIAL NOTE A For appointment to School Health, individuals must be able to perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

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.