Public Health Nurse

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Position: Public Health Nurse

Reports to: Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Position to be filled: on or after February 23, 2026

Position Type: Full-time, Bargaining

Starting Salary: $51,772.50 - $54,878.85 annually

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Vaccine Policy: All new hires will need to meet vaccination requirements or request an exemption and submit a TB Baseline as outlined in the CCBH Vaccination Policy.

• Minimum Requirements
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• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Valid state of Ohio Registered Nurse license; current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Valid driver's license and insurance at the time of appointment.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to preserve confidentiality of protected student health information and school records.
• Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and effective presentation skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence.
• Proficiency with use of PC hardware & basic software (i.e. Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.).
• Proficiency with use of databases. Proficiency with querying and reporting data.
• Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

General PHN Responsibilities:

• Monitors the healthcare needs of county residents. Identifies & administers nursing care to children and adults for domestic and international purposes in either a clinic, community, or school setting. Educates clients on general well-being and disease prevention. Assesses the clients' conditions and provides referrals to more appropriate resources as needed.
• Administers screening tests and vaccinations where applicable [including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), sexually transmitted infections, blood lead, reproductive health, tuberculosis (TB), physical assessments, etc.] Educates and counsels clients on screening processes and results.
• Provides case management to individuals and families/caregivers to ensure comprehensive service delivery including home visitations, counseling, needs assessment, results interpretations, and referrals for additional services. May develop specific care/resource plans for clients and/or coordinate services on behalf of clients.
• Conducts assessments of clients their environments (e.g. schools, homes, etc.) to ensure safety and suitability for providing healthcare services.
• Leverages existing partnerships with external service providers to access resources for agency programs and clients. Educates providers on agency programs.
• Promotes agency programs where applicable and educates clients about program features & benefits. Coordinates client enrollment into agency programs.
• Responds to inquiries from clients, community, and providers regarding complex and/or high sensitivity healthcare concerns.
• Notifies agency, clients, community, and other stakeholders about confirmed communicable diseases, outbreaks, and other environmental conditions that pose a threat to the public.
• Documents client interactions and maintains accurate records/files. Submits reports as required.
• Participates in public health emergency activities as needed. Coordinates and facilitates services between the agency and the community.
• May communicate with third parties about clients' specific health conditions as permitted and/or required by HIPAA and other state/federal law.
• May serve as a healthcare subject matter expert to ensure that stakeholders comply with state/federal legislation and maintain accurate healthcare policies & procedures.
• May be required to operate agency-owned fleet vehicles at offsite service locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Potential Programmatic Focus Areas include, but not limited to:

Complex Medical Help Program Responsibilities:

• Provide case management services for clients age 0-25 years enrolled in the program.
• Provide home visits to clients on caseload as needed/required.
• Collaborate and communicate with multiple agencies to provide effective client services.
• Coordina…