Public Health Nurse

The Perry County Health Department (PCHD) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Public Health Nurse 1 to join our Nursing Division. This full-time position offers an opportunity for a motivated nursing professional to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of Perry County residents through disease prevention, health promotion, clinical services, and community outreach.

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Public Health Nurse 1 will provide essential nursing services to individuals, families, schools, and the broader community. Primary responsibilities include administering childhood and adult immunizations, conducting nursing assessments, providing case management and care coordination, investigating communicable diseases, and delivering health education. The position also involves collaborating with healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations to improve access to services, address barriers to care, and support public health initiatives.

In addition to direct nursing services, this individual will contribute to public health program development, quality improvement efforts, grant-funded initiatives, and emergency preparedness activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to providing professional, compassionate care to diverse populations.

Applicants must possess a current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license
, with a minimum of one year of professional nursing experience preferred. Experience in public health, community health, maternal-child health, communicable disease prevention, or case management is desirable. Candidates should also be comfortable utilizing electronic medical records, collaborating with community partners, and traveling throughout Perry County as needed.

This position is based in New Lexington, Ohio
, with regular working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support departmental programs and emergency response activities.

At PCHD, our mission is to improve public health by preventing disease, promoting health and safety, and protecting our environment. We are looking for an individual who shares this commitment and is eager to contribute to the continued health and prosperity of our community.

Please note:

This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list. It presents highlights of the position’s scope and function and the candidates’ requirements and rewards.

• Position Title: Public Health Nurse 1
• Agency Unit: Nursing
• Reports to: Director of Nursing
• Employment Status: Full Time
• Pay Range: TBA
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Normal
  
  Working Hours:
  
  8:00am to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday or as approved by the Health Commissioner

The Public Health Nurse 1 provides professional nursing services to individuals, families, schools, and communities through health promotion, disease prevention, clinical care, case management, and outreach. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the employee applies foundational (Tier
1) public health competencies to assess needs, use evidence and data, communicate effectively, support equitable access, strengthen community partnerships, and participate in program planning, evaluation, quality improvement, and emergency response. Duties are performed within the Ohio registered nurse scope of practice, established protocols, and agency priorities. The employee may provide functional guidance to assigned aides, students, and volunteers.

• Provides child and adult immunizations in accordance with Ohio Department of Health, CDC, and agency guidelines.
• Educates clients, families,…