NYC Office of School Health - Nursing Unit

Hiring organization · Based in New York, NY

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Who they are

The NYC Office of School Health (OSH) - Nursing Unit is a division within New York City's public school system that provides health services to students across all five boroughs.

More about NYC Office of School Health - Nursing Unit

The nursing program includes school nurses, nursing supervisors, and Public Health Advisors/Assistants who work under borough-specific Assistant Nursing Directors. The OSH central office oversees administrative functions including reviewing medical accommodations for students, managing communicable disease outbreak responses, providing technical support for contract agency nurse staff, and coordinating resources to help students attend school. The unit operates through a partnership between NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). With an estimated 50-100 employees in the nursing unit, OSH nurses serve a vast network of public schools across New York City, providing direct care, case coordination, and health promotion services to the nation's largest school district.

The organization's mission is to ensure that every child has access to quality health services within the school environment. OSH operates on the principle that 'healthy students are better learners,' striving to create a supportive atmosphere fostering both physical and mental health. The unit is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of students across New York City through coordinated school health services.

Working here

Culture and working life

mission-drivenstudent-focusedpublic healthcollaborativebureaucraticcommunity-orientedstructuredsupportive

What to consider

Indeed reviews for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (which oversees OSH) filtered for School Nurse positions show an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 539 reviews. Detailed ratings for school nurses include: Work-life balance 4.0/5, Pay and benefits 3.7/5, Job security and advancement 3.6/5, Management 3.6/5, and Culture 3.7/5. Reviewers highlighted a feeling of personal appreciation, the ability to learn new things, and a clear sense of purpose as key positives.

The good

Clear sense of purpose serving NYC's student population
Strong work-life balance rated 4.0 out of 5 by school nurse reviewers
Opportunities to learn new things in a diverse public health environment
Feeling of personal appreciation reported by employees
Structured organizational hierarchy with borough-specific nursing leadership
Mission-driven work connecting student health to educational outcomes

The hard parts

Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.7 out of 5
Job security and advancement opportunities rated 3.6 out of 5, suggesting limited career progression
Management rated 3.6 out of 5, indicating potential leadership challenges
Large bureaucratic system spanning multiple city agencies (NYCPS and DOHMH) may create administrative complexity

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Quick facts

Roles last seen active: Aug 16, 2026
Website: www1.nyc.gov ↗

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