Details
10/28/2022
Public Health Nurse
Medina County Health Department
Community Health Division
External Posting
Posting Date: October 27, 2022 Close Date: Until Filled
Position: Public Health Nurse
Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Full time (40 hrs/wk)
Wage: Hourly, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Medina County Health Department, a nationally accredited health department, has a full-time opening for a Public Health Nurse (PHN). The PHN participates in public health programs including immunizations, communicable disease control, services to children with medical handicaps, health screenings, and selected grant-sponsored programs.
General Qualifications (including but not limited to):
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university required. Minimum two years of nursing experience required; Current CPR Certification; Prior experience in Public Health Nursing or Community Health Nursing setting is preferred.
Essential Functions of the Position include but are not limited to:
- Ability to provide public health nursing care in a culturally competent manner
- Demonstrates ability to exercise independent professional judgement and utilize critical thinking skills
- Describes factors affecting the health of a community
- Describes assets and resources that can be used for improving the health of a community
- Communicates information to influence behavior and improve health
- Describes the ways public health, health care, and other organizations can work together or individually to impact the health of a community
Interested applicants will apply by completing the Medina County Health Department Employment Application located on our website at www.medinahealth.org. Print out the application, complete it and send it along with a current resume with cover letter to: Human Resources, Medina County Health Department, 4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina, Ohio 44256; or fax to (330) 723-9659; or e-mail to hr@medinahealth.org. EOE
