Public Health Nurse 1

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Public Health Nurse 1

Salary

$67,425.50 - $73,493.80 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full Time Health Civil Service

Job Number

HEA07081

Department

Health

Division

Community Health

Opening Date

06/10/2024

Closing Date

8/1/2024 7:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Position Description

The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) of Nashville and Davidson County has multiple openings for Public Health nurses. We are looking for licensed RN’s to join our dedicated team of nursing staff who provide services to the public in the following divisions of MPHD:

If you have any questions please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640

Typical Duties

Our Occupational Health Clinic: The Office of the Civil Service Medical Examiner (CSME) conducts periodic and annual medical evaluations of current employees.

Our Preventive Health Program: MPHD operates three public health care preventive centers to provide a variety of preventive health services to citizens of Davidson County.

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 or eligible for RN licensure in Tennessee ?

• Yes

• No

  03

  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

Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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