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08/23/2023

Public Health Nurse I or II (Immunization and School Health)

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, employee assistance program and 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 (Immunization and School Health)

Under direction of the Immunization and School Health Nurse Supervisor, the Public Health Nurse (PHN) I or II is responsible for implementing and providing programmatic oversight for personal, clinical, family focused and/or population-based health services. The PHN works directly with at risk populations, carries out health promotion programs at all levels of prevention, basic data collection and analysis, field work, program planning, outreach activities, programmatic support and other organizational tasks as assigned. The PHN provides high-quality, equitable preventative services, such as immunizations, assessment of Social Determinants of Health, and referral to resources based upon assessment findings. This position focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of Franklin County Public Health.

Duties Include:

  • Plans and provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, or the community
  • within the Immunizations and School Health program.
  • Assesses the health literacy status of diverse populations to provide appropriate health education and care.
  • Use evidence-based strategies to provide equitable clinical services with a focus on Immunizations across the lifespan
  • Use outside of the box thinking to plan, implement, and provide vaccination services and increase vaccine uptake in vulnerable populations
  • Be a team player with a diverse working group while having ability to be autonomous in this role.

Requirements and Preferences:

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited College of Nursing required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited College of Nursing preferred
  • Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse license required
  • Minimum of 1 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a BSN or 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with an ADN required
  • Knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system required
  • Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to meet insurability requirements; some evening and weekend hours required
  • Public health or related nursing experience preferred but not required
  • Immunization experience across the lifespan preferred but not required
  • This position is expected to be 75% field work and 25% administrative work. PHN's Frequently lift 10-25lbs and may be exposed to infectious diseases. In this role there are different working environments: sometimes at outreach clinics, in an office environment, or other places to meet the needs of the client.

Hiring Salary:

  • $27.96/hour - $32.15/hour for Public Health Nurse I
  • $29.79/hour - $34.26/hour for Public Health Nurse II
  • This is a non-exempt position.

Interested applicants should apply at https://franklincounty.bamboohr.com/jobs/ with:

 Deadline for Applying: Internal applicants (08/29/2023); External applicants (Until Filled)     

 No phone calls please. 

Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Learn more at www.MyFCPH.org.

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.). All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work. All FCPH Employees must be fully vaccinated (one or two doses depending on COVID-19 vaccination type) unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and approved.

Applicants with disabilities may contact Revathy Deivasigamani, HR Generalist at revathydeivasigamani@franklincountyohio.gov or 614-301-2100 to request and arrange for accommodations.

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.

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