What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse 1 School Health position at Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County?
Position Description
The School Health Mobile Services Unit of the Metro Public Health Department is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to work in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. This is your chance to work in a program that supports our Metro Nashville Public Schools by providing nursing services to the students of Nashville and Davidson County.
This Public Health Nurse position will facilitate providing public health services to MNPS Schools. This position will rotate between 8 different portable health clinics throughout Davidson County and other school sites as needed.
If you have any questions, please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640
Typical Duties
- Provide patient intake, vaccine administration, and exam support.
- Ensure accurate documentation, vaccine safety, and support public health compliance processes.
- Prepare and educate families about immunizations.
- Manage vaccine transport, inventory, storage and monitoring via the cold chain management system.
- Document all care thoroughly and accurately in EHR system.
- Assist with follow-up calls, reminders, and clerical support.
- Collaborate closely with the NP and clinic manager.
- Maintains student health records.
- Provides health promotion and protections services.
- Performs related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
- Valid class “D” driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
- 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.
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.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Three (3) years of experience as a nurse.
- Knowledge of adult and childhood immunization schedule.
- The ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
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.
Benefits:
Pension Plan, Health InsuranceSalary : $77,021 - $83,953