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

*** PART-TIME JOBS ***

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 to apply.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Under the supervision of the Public Health Nurse level III / Borough Nursing Director; the JPHN, will be responsible for the following duties:

• Performing as a member of a health team in the New York City schools, both public and nonpublic.
• Prepping 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.

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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• 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.

JR PHNURSE (SCH HLTH)20 HR PT - 5100B

• Possession of a valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse is required.