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Public Health Nurse 1 (School Health Nurse 80%)
Metro Nashville
Health
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Salary
$60,586.40 - $64,221.60
per year
Type
Full-Time
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July 6, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a nurse in Nashville public schools, where you'll assess students' health, provide basic care, manage medications, and keep records to support their well-being.
It's an 80% position in a busy school environment, starting in August.
A good fit would be a licensed nurse who enjoys working with kids and diverse communities, with some experience in health services or public health.
Key Requirements
- Licensed or eligible for RN licensure in Tennessee
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in nursing (Bachelor’s preferred)
- Complete a department-approved Certificate in Public Health as a condition of employment
- Valid Class D driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle with insurance
- Ability to work with multicultural communities and address health inequities
- Competencies in providing nursing services, screenings, care coordination, and medication management
Full Job 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. 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 work in the Metro Nashville/Davidson County Schools.
This position will start August 1, 2022.
If you have any questions please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640
Requirements
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.
Qualifications Licensed or eligible for RN licensure in Tennessee. 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.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.
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