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09/05/2025

Registered Nurse Part Time

Ottawa County Health Department

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct, skilled nursing services to provide a wide variety of services for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients (i.e. Cribs for Kids Safe Sleep, Get Vaccinated Ohio, Infectious Disease Surveillance, Well Child Clinics, Complex Medical Help, Immunization Clinics, community education, and WIC clinics).
• Assists with mandated Ohio Department of Health required programs.
• Assists and utilizes the nursing process to determine special health care needs, develops nursing care plans based on assessment data, observations, and nursing diagnosis.
• Assesses environments, counsels client in health care matters, and administers medications and treatment under medical direction.
• Collects specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Collaborates with other staff nurses and Public Health Assistants to implement necessary care.
• Counsels individuals in appropriate health behaviors including family planning.
• Promotes public health education and disease prevention.
• Acts as a health advocate for individuals, families and the community.
• Provides assistance as necessary for the investigation of communicable diseases.
• Follows all HIPAA provisions concerning confidential information. 
• Completes other special projects or duties as assigned.
• Participates in public health experience of nursing and medical students, interns and residents.
• May conduct or coordinate special projects as assigned.
• Serves on relevant local community and interagency committees (i.e. Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) committees).
• Participates in community health needs assessment process.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Participates in equipment checks.
• Documents all activities and findings in accordance with agency policy.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Participates in continuing education programs and self-directed education to keep skills and knowledge current.
• May perform administrative tasks such as pulling patient charts and or scheduling patient appointments.
• Serves as liaison with others in the organization and conducts and/or attends meetings
• Serves as member or leader of problem-solving teams or groups.
• Cooperates with other community agencies to provide health education and promote health services.
• Assists with training and orientation of new employees.
• Willing to assume the responsibilities of co-workers in their absences.
• Attends and participates in meetings as required.
• Communicates according to situational or organizational structure.
• Notifies supervisor of any treatment that may affect decision-making.
• Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
• Adhere to the Public Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and current auto liability insurance.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS)/ Incident Command System (ICS) 100.b, 700.a, and 200.c certification within 1 month of employment. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General medical office setting in health department facilities.
• Some clinics require work within community facilities. 
• Additional work hours may be required based on program demands and requirements.
• Travel within and outside the district as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge of Agency policies.
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act.
• Understands the overall operations of the health department and the Ten Essential Public Health Services.
• Ability to learn, follow directions, and communicate.
• Knowledge of nursing and public health nursing theories, principles and practices including the nursing process and epidemiology.
• Knowledge of human relations.
• Knowledge of written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of the community and its resources.
• Knowledge of interviewing, public health laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of immunization protocols.
• Knowledge of communicable diseases.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Operates and utilizes health care equipment and instruments.
• Treats others with courtesy and respect in all interactions.
• Responds with flexibility to changing needs.
• Manages multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Knowledge of skilled public health nursing techniques and methodologies. 
• Knowledge of principles of medication administration.
• Recognizes unusual or threatening conditions and takes appropriate emergency action.
• Knowledge of general office principles and practices.
• Knowledge of software applications relative to the position assignments.
• Reads and comprehends medical terminology, manuals, and records.
• Ability to keep accurate reports and records.
• Organizational skills.
• Requires a self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a team member in a professional environment.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with patients, stakeholders, and public peers.
• Always courteous and respectful regardless of race, creed, family and/or economic situation.
• Working knowledge of Windows personal computer, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to time budget in areas of workforce development and Agency duties.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO:

• Organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Conduct inspection, gathering and analysis techniques and procedures.
• Operate inspection and testing equipment.
• Recognize and deal with difficult situations effectively.
• Present a positive, professional image.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Manages records and files.
• Related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides direct healthcare services to patients of all ages. 
• Provides individual and group education regarding many health topics. 
• Maintains appropriate confidentially for all services provided. 

Ottawa County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace. NOTE: while recreational marijuana may be legal in the state of Ohio, the County has elected to prohibit employees or applicants from using or testing positive for marijuana or THC.  Any positive drug test will result in a withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.   In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Health Department will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Interested applicants should submit a resume to the Ottawa County Health Department, 1856 E. Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 or by email at info@ottawahealth.org. Please direct any questions to Gerald W. Bingham, Jr., MPH, REHS, Health Commissioner. EOE

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