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09/12/2023

Public Health Nurse

Medina County Health Department

Job Title: Public Health Nurse	Service Area: Community Health	Employment Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk), Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: Hourly Range: $21.53 - $38.89 Based on qualifications & experience	Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 4:30pm Days of Work: Monday - Friday Occasional evening/weekend if needed	Posting Date: September 7, 2023 Closing Date: September 21, 2023

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, Early Intervention evaluations (birth to 3 years), and selected grant-sponsored programs.

Essential Job Responsibilities 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

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience Needs: 

• 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

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx)
• Wellness Program
• Retirement Plan (OPERS)
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Ohio Deferred Compensation and OCERP
• Qualify for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Requirements:

• Meet minimum education, training, and experience listed
• Reliable Transportation
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Background Checks
• Reference Checks

To Apply:

Send a completed MCHD Employment Application (located at www.medinahealth.org/careers/), and current resume and cover letter no later than 4:30 PM on September 21, 2023 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

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