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

Job Description

Salary: $28.38/hour - $33.35/hour for Public Health Nurse I $30.24/hour - $35.53/hour for Public Health Nurse II

Why Work Here? Be Valued!

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:

Public Health Nurse I

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited College of Nursing

Knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system

Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse license

Ohio Driver's License

BLS CPR Certification

Bachelors degree in nursing preferred

OBGYN, postpartum, or related experience preferred.

Public health or related nursing experience preferred.

Case management and home visiting experience preferred.

Public Health Nurse II

Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited College of Nursing

2 years experience in nursing including OBGYN, postpartum, public health, case management, home visiting, or related discipline

Documented knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system

Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse license

Ohio Driver's License

BLS CPR Certification

Hiring Salary:

$28.38/hour - $33.35/hour for Public Health Nurse I

$30.24/hour - $35.53/hour for Public Health Nurse I

This is a non-exempt position.

Interested applicants should apply at with:

Resume

Cover letter

Completed FCPH application (located:

Deadline for Applying: Internal applicants (06/05/2025); External applicants (Until Filled)

No phone calls please.

This position is contingent upon funding availability.

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

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.

Applicants with disabilities may contact Victoria Bradley, HR Generalist 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.

Full-time