Salary: $35.91 Hourly
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Part-Time Seasonal
Job Number: Hea06495
Department: Health
Opening Date: 03/30/2023
Position Description

The School Health Program of the Metro Public Health Department is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to work in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, and Embracing Service.
Change lives, starting with your own.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS WITH WORK TO LIFE BALANCE !
In support of our mission to ""Protect, Improve and Sustain the health and well-being of all people in Nashville and Davidson County." The Metro Public Health Department is hiring registered nurses for the School Health Program.
You'll also enjoy regular hours, metro benefits, a comprehensive vacation and holiday package, and the legacy of empowering generations to come.

This Public Health Nurse position will work in the Metro Nashville/Davidson County Schools.
This position will work a Ten Month Metro Nashville Public Schools Schedule. If you have any questions please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640
Typical Duties

• Provides nursing services in Metro Nashville/Davidson County Schools.
• Evaluates the health needs of students attending assigned schools.
• Provides or arranges for selected screenings and assessments.
• Provides care coordination/case management.
• Provides generalized health services.
• Implements medication distribution system.
• Maintains student health records.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate's Degree in nursing. 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.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee . Applicants holding a Registered Nurse license from a state that participates in the "Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact" may be hired, but must obtain their Tennessee license within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• 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.
  Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

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 Governments employment-based immigration programs.
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.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Nursing Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree

02

Are you Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee ?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of registered nursing experience do you have ?

• Less than a year
• 1-2 years
• More than 2 years

04

I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

Required Question