This is a promotional job announcement, and only current employees of the Metropolitan Nashville Health Department (MPHD) will be considered.
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 an excellent opportunity to work in a program that supports our families and communities by supervising nursing services to the students of Nashville and Davidson County. This position serves as the orientation coordinator for the School Health Program and works under the supervision of a division director. Regular communication with employees and the public is expected.
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.
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.
