State School Nurse Consultant (Public Health Nurse Specialist - PN 20013718

Job Description
- State School Nurse Consultant (Public Health Nurse Specialist - PN ) (2600062M)

State School Nurse Consultant (Public Health Nurse Specialist - PN ) ( 2600062M )

Health

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview.

Aug 31, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $32.69

Full-time

Work Hours :
Monday
- Friday; 8am - 5pm

Union : 1199

Nursing

Technical Skills :
Grant Writing, Health Administration, Nursing, Educational support, Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills :
Analyzation, Collaboration, Consultation, Interpreting Data, Networking, Public Speaking

State School Nurse Consultant

(Public Health Nurse Specialist)

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well‑being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs. Using data and proven practice, the bureau’s programs support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, program evaluation, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.

What You'll Do:

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of Ohio’s school‑aged children. As a Public Health Nurse Specialist, you will serve as a statewide expert and consultant, partnering with school districts, local health departments, and state agencies to elevate the quality of school health services across Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to influence policy, support frontline nurses, and shape statewide initiatives that promote safe, healthy learning environments.

• Provide expert consultation, guidance and evaluation for school health nursing programs statewide. Support local health departments and school districts with technical assistance on school nursing practices, regulatory compliance, health screenings, immunization requirements, and care planning for students with special needs. Analyze and interpret school health data to advance quality improvement, inform policy decisions and support evidence-based programming. Serve as the primary agency liaison on school nursing matters with regional, state and national partners including education, Medicaid, social services and nursing organizations.
  
  Deliver professional development through statewide training, continuing education, and collaboration with universities and nursing education programs. Participate in committees and work groups to shape policies, standards, and legislation that support school health services and student wellness. Develop, maintain and promote a statewide uniform reporting system for school health nursing data and contribute to research and demonstration projects. Prepare technical reports, grant proposals, and program documentation supporting statewide maternal and child health initiatives.

Biennial renewal of license to practice as registered nurse in Ohio.

Exposure to periods of intense stress & travel required

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care…