Public Health Nurse Practitioner School Health Mobile Services Manager

Public Health Nurse Practitioner School Health Mobile Services Manager

Salary

$117,442.00 Annually

Location

2500 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full Time Health Civil Service

Job Number

HEA09003

Division

Health

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Mobile Health Services 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 Practitioner 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

• The Nurse Practitioner acts as a Clinician and Manager of School Health Mobile Services.
• Performs routine school physical exams for children aged 3-18 years old.
• Completes required school physical forms.
• Initiates necessary referral processes to appropriate programs and agencies within and outside MPHD.
• Manage vaccine transport, inventory, storage and monitoring via the cold chain management system.
• Oversees immunization processes.
• Provide education on immunizations and preventive care.
• Follow all CDC/ACIP vaccine protocols and clinic standing orders.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and communication.
• Support nurses and admin staff in clinic workflow.
• Serves as a public health resource for school and community services.
• Performs related duties.
• Works in collaboration with the MPHD Quality Improvement (QI) Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare qualitative and productivity reports, annual reports; reviews current research to stay abreast of occupational public health issues.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA.
• Interview, hire, coach, and train new employees. Supervises staff activity, performance and productivity; performs personnel evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
• Certificate of Fitness as an Advanced Practice Nurse issued by the State of Tennessee.
• Licensed a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Applicants holding a Registered Nurse or APRN 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.

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.

Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Three (3) years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner strongly preferred
• 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.

01

Do you have a Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization ?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Certificate of Fitness as an Advanced Practice Nurse issued by the State of Tennessee ?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience as nurse practitioner do you have ?

• Less than a year
• 1-2 years
• 3 years
• More than 3 years

05

Are you a current Metro Public Health Employee ?

• Yes
• No

06

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

Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address Human Resources Division

700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201

Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone (615) 862-6640

Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities