Public Nurse Practitioner- Occupational Health and Wellness Clinic (OHWC).-Onsite
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Public Health Nurse 1 - Nashville Strong Babies Nurse Home-Visitor
Metro Nashville
Health
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Salary
$75,733 - $82,549
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 31, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves working as a nurse to support pregnant and new mothers in a Nashville program called Strong Babies, focusing on home visits, case management for high-risk cases, and team coordination for referrals and intakes.
You'll spend about half your time on postpartum visits and prenatal care, while also helping with training, education, and peer support.
It's a great fit for a compassionate registered nurse with experience in maternal health who enjoys community outreach and working with diverse groups.
Key Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee (or eligible to obtain within 30 days)
- Diploma or Associate's Degree in nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred
- One year of experience in hospital labor and delivery or perinatal care
- Valid Tennessee Class D driver's license and personal vehicle with insurance
- Ability to complete a department-approved Certificate in Public Health
- Competencies in public health nursing and working with multicultural communities
- Experience in case management, home visits, and staff onboarding preferred
Full Job Description
The Metro Nashville Public Health Department (MPHD) is seeking a nurse professional with the passion and experience required to support pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in the Nashville Strong Babies. This is a non-supervisory position. This grant-funded position reports to Maternal Child Adolescent Health Division Director and maintains a primary workstation at the Lentz Health Center location.
- If you have any questions, please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640
- This position will report to the office and work in the community as directed.
Requirements
•Onboards new care team members, creates and updates onboarding manual.
•Provides peer support during high-risk case consultations and debriefs with Nurse Manager.
•Completes post-partum nurse visits for approximately 50% of high-risk clients for which a nurse visit is indicated.
•Completes case management services for approximately 50% of medically high-risk prenatal participants for which a nurse case load is indicated.
•Serves as the team lead for managing incoming program referrals.
•Serves as the team lead for managing intakes of newly enrolled participants.
•May assist with completing initial or updated nurse risk assessments as needed.
•Assists with the facilitation of prenatal group-based education as assigned.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
- 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.
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.
Additional Information
•One (1) year experience in hospital labor and delivery setting or in perinatal care.
•Bachelor's degree from a state-approved school of nursing.
•Bachelor's degree from a state-approved school of nursing.
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