State School Nurse Consultant; Public Health Nurse Specialist - PN

State School Nurse Consultant (Public Health Nurse Specialist)

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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 leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723.03 of Revised Code
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in nursing
• Must be able to provide own transportation.

Position Specific

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pupil Services Licensure in Ohio as a School Nurse issued by the State Board of Education of Ohio
• 12 mos. exp providing school nursing services to the school aged population

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.