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10/13/2026

Registered Nurse

Ashland County Health Department

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Division

 Nursing

Immediate Supervisor

 Jenna Gerwig

Salary Classification

Classified

FLSA

 Exempt
Salary

Salary Commensurate with experience

Employment Status

 Full-Time

Normal Working Hours

Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Registered Nurse – Community Outreach, Education, Public Health & Mobile Clinic Services Local Health Department – Ohio Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM excluding federal holidays, variable evenings and weekend work required as needed. Position Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) supports multiple public health programs and clinical services. This role assists in managing mobile clinic operations, provides vaccination services, conducts communicable disease investigations, delivers health education, and contributes to specialized public health initiatives.

The position requires adaptability, accurate documentation, and consistent adherence to public health standards. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, demonstrate exemplary teamwork, communication, and relationship-building skills, a professional approach, and a passion for improving public health.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobile Clinic Operations — Coordinate mobile clinic activities with the nursing team, including patient services, supply management, documentation, arrange/schedule mobile unit maintenance and care.

• Vaccine Clinic Services — Administer vaccines to children and adults, maintain proper storage and handling, and provide patient information following established protocols.

• Communicable Disease Investigation — Conduct case investigations, complete interviews, document findings in collaboration with the nursing division staff.

• Health Education — Provide evidence based health education to individuals and groups in various community settings.

• Community Outreach – Coordinate and participate in events within the community and in collaboration with other organizations.

• Complex Medical Help Program — Assist with patient navigation, care coordination, case management, follow up and home visiting services for individuals requiring support with complex medical or social needs.

• Project DAWN — Support overdose prevention efforts, distribute naloxone, provide training, and maintain required documentation.

• Public Health Emergency Response – Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities, including staffing clinics, conducting outreach, and supporting incident response operations.

• Health Screenings – Conduct screenings in clinical, community, and mobile settings; document findings and provide education.

• Lead Program – Support lead prevention and response activities, including education, case follow-up, environmental health coordination, and documentation.

• Grant & Accreditation Support — Assist with grant funded program activities, including data collection, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements; contribute to accreditation documentation, quality improvement efforts, and maintenance of public health standards.

• Program Collaboration — Work with internal teams and external partners to support public health initiatives and accreditation

. • Documentation & Reporting — Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with state and local reporting requirements.

• Other Duties as Assigned – Perform additional tasks that support department operations and public health programming.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio, BSN preferred.

• Valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Experience in public health, community health, or clinical nursing preferred. • Effective communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work variable evening and weekend hours as needed. Work Schedule & Conditions

• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Flexible scheduling for mobile clinic operations, community events, or public health response.

• Work may occur in clinical, community, and mobile environments. Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS/PERS)

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation Time

• Sick Leave • Personal Time

• Optional Dental Insurance

• Optional Deferred Compensation

Retirement Plan How to Apply Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity.

The position will remain open until filled. Please provide a resume and cover letter. Submit application materials to: Jenna Gerwig Director of Nursing jgerwig@health-ashlandcounty-oh.gov 419-289-4124

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