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02/26/2020
Public Health Nurse I or II
Franklin County Public Health
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As a public service agency, we know our greatest assets are the people behind the service. We recognize the value of our employees through competitive pay and an amazing benefit package for staff and their family. Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The FCPH value statement says it all: We serve our communities, our organization, and each other with Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect and Humility.
Franklin County Public Health provides:
- Schedules to support a work/life balance.
- Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, parental leave and a flexible spending account.
- Life insurance, short and long term disability options are also offered.
- Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.
- And much more!
Now Hiring: Public Health Nurse I or II - Maternal and Child Health (Grant-funded position)
The Public Health Nurse I or II works directly with at risk populations, carries out health promotion programs at all levels of prevention, conducts basic data collection and analysis, and participates in field work including home visits and other outreach activities. Specifically, this position provides personalized case management to mothers and their infant(s) during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and/or up to the child’s third birthday. This position is grant funded through a Community Partnership Grant.
Duties Include:
- Provides comprehensive health care coordination to pregnant, postpartum women and their families.
- Conducts home visits with families and children from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Evaluates and performs physical nursing assessments with mothers and their infants.
- Creates a care plan for the mother and her infant(s) based upon any stated and observed needs. Uses data related to the social determinants of health to provide and coordinate care for all clients.
- Provides education and appropriate resources to parents, families, and community members pertaining to health conditions and other relevant public health topics.
- Accurately documents all case management and client contact in an Electronic Health Record System including using mobile technology on home visits.
- Participates in other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse license
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited College of Nursing; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of OBGYN, postpartum, or related experience. Public health or related nursing experience preferred
- Case management and home visiting experience preferred.
- Lactation counselor certification preferred
- Knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record System
- Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to meet insurability requirements; some evening and weekend hours required.
Hiring Hourly Wage: Public Health Nurse I = $23.28 – $29.11; Public Health Nurse II = $25.60 - $32.00. This is a non-exempt position.
Interested applicants should send:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- FCPH application (located: http://www.myfcph.org/careers)
TO: fcphjobs@franklincountyohio.gov with subject “Public Health Nurse”
OR: Franklin County Public Health
Attn: Human Resources (Public Health Nurse)
280 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-4562
No phone calls please.
Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Learn more at www.MyFCPH.org.
This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon funding availability.
FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees, and all employees agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vapor, etc.).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.
