Leadership for Healthy People and Communities

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03/05/2024

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II- Program Coordinator

The Ross County Health District, is an equal opportunity employer, strives to hire and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the culture and demographics of the population we serve.

 

POSITION INTRODUCTION

 

The Public Health Nurse utilizes nursing and public health concepts and theories to provide health promotion and disease prevention services to individuals, families, and population groups, in a variety of settings. Coordinates the Adolescent Health Resiliency and Maternal Child Health-Cribs for Kids programs including implementation, evaluation, and reporting. Provides support for Public Health Nursing Clinical Services for all ages in both clinic and community settings [e.g., assessment, history taking, Tb skin tests, immunizations, collection of patient specimens (e.g., urine, sputum, stool, blood), point of care testing or prepares specimen for submission to laboratory, health screenings). Nursing actions are directed toward the goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction and health status improvement for individuals, families, and communities through systematic analysis of health data, health education, advocacy, and coalition building. The public health nurse II position is funded through the Board of Health and may be supported by other grants within the Ross County Health District.

 

Salary Range: $22.21-$26.65

 

Benefits:

• Sick Leave, Vacation, Personal Leave
• 14 Paid Holidays
• OPERS Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift 8:00am-4:30pm
• Monday thru Friday

Minimum Qualifications and Characteristics:

• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Program/grant coordination experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

License/Certification:

• Must have a current and active State of Ohio Nursing License as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License and auto insurance required.
• Ability to pass a B.C.I. Background Check
• Ability to pass a Drug Screening
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To apply:  Send cover letter and resume to: datchison@rosscountyhealth.org

 

Position open until filled.

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