Public Health Nurse Administrator; PN

Public Health Nurse Administrator (PN )

Ohio Department of Health

• Direct statewide public health nursing programs, including maternal, child and family health.
• Develop policies, guidelines, and standards for diagnostic and treatment programs.
• Research current trends, assess needs, and propose improvements to community nursing services.
• Work with the Medical Advisory Committee and provide technical nursing expertise.
• Partner with agency leadership, local health departments, and community organizations to share best practices.
• Present findings, policy updates and nursing recommendations to various collaborative groups.
• Serve as consultant on social determinants of health, organizational capacity, and strategic planning.
• Serve as liaison to federal agencies, state partners, boards, and committees.
• Represent ODH in collaborative groups on public health issues.
• Communicate challenges and recommendations to bureau leadership.
• Supervise Public Health Nurse Supervisors and assigned staff.
• Assign and oversee daily work activities, identify training needs, and provide coaching.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure consistent application of nursing policies across statewide programs.
• Coordinate with leadership teams on program issues and operational priorities.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings to communicate goals and expectations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor program budgets in alignment with state and federal laws.
• Evaluate program services and contracted activities for effectiveness and compliance.
• Write grant applications and proposals to secure funding for new and ongoing initiatives.
• Review legislations and provide impact recommendations.

• Current and valid license to practice professional nursing as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• Five years’ experience as a public health nurse administrator/director, hospital health administration, community health administration, or director of nursing.
• Completion of a graduate core in nursing, public health, or health administration.
• Alternatively: 24 months experience as Public Health Nursing Supervisor, 65545; and/or equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment may be substituted for the experience required, but not for licensure.

• Nursing

• Budgeting
• Compliance enforcement
• Health administration

• Analysis
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Critical thinking
• Interpreting data

Official educational transcripts are required for all post‑high school educational accomplishments, coursework, or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will eliminate the applicant from further consideration. Transcripts must be an original copy from the institution and contain an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp.

Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Health reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity’s award of a putative degree.

Health Department Building, Columbus, Ohio

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