Public Health Nurse (TB) Health Department

Lucas County • Toledo, OH

11d

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse’s primary goal is to manage active tuberculosis cases and serve as the tuberculosis control unit for Lucas County. The position also reviews cases for the county’s Child Fatality Review (CFR) Board. CFR nursing activities include systematic analysis of health data, health education and advocacy, coalition building, and collaboration with community partners to promote population health. The role supports healthy communities, health equity and social justice, quality of life, and access to care. It may also involve community health projects, including the Community Health Assessment, nursing interventions, and goal setting with clients and families.

The nurse manages TB and latent TB cases, conducts patient education and assessments, coordinates care with medical providers and community partners, and maintains accurate electronic records. The role also supports CFR and FIMR activities through case review, data collection, reporting, meeting coordination, and presentations. Additional duties include outreach, student precepting and mentoring, quality improvement, maintaining evidence-based nursing practices, and assisting other nursing programs as needed. The position must comply with applicable laws, regulations, HIPAA requirements, grant requirements, and public health nursing competencies.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Two years of nursing experience.
• Unencumbered Registered Nursing license in the state of Ohio.
• Ability to use electronic medical software, ODRS, and other software as needed.
• Ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint; strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of modern medical procedures and protocols.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during busy season as needed.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurability under the Lucas County Commissioners Risk Management throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain client records by entering accurate patient information into electronic health record systems.
• Place and read tuberculosis skin tests.
• Observe TB therapy and monitor medication consumption, including through home and telehealth visits.
• Manage TB cases by coordinating with primary care providers, infectious disease physicians, and other medical personnel; help arrange appointments, collect sputum samples, ensure labs and X-rays are completed, and communicate concerns to providers.
• Manage latent TB infections through referrals and education.
• Provide health education to new TB patients about their diagnosis.
• Review Lucas County Child Fatality cases for data collection and reporting.
• Coordinate with the FIMR and CFR teams to support efforts to reduce infant and childhood mortality in Lucas County.
• Enter Child Fatality Review data into appropriate databases and compile an annual report.
• Request records from other medical institutions.
• Coordinate Child Fatality Review meetings and prepare presentations.
• Precept nursing students and interns, and mentor students as public health leaders.
• Contact and evaluate immigration TB cases.
• Check ODRS daily for new TB cases.
• Compile information and write reports as needed.
• Audit charts to ensure adherence to best nursing practices.
• Perform outreach, attend interagency meetings as assigned, and collaborate with community agencies.
• Conduct initial client assessments by obtaining health and family histories, performing routine medical tests, and making appropriate referrals.
• Counsel clients and provide health education on parenting, child development, health and medical concerns and services, and life-cycle tasks.
• Evaluate outcomes of public health nursing interventions and collaborate with clients and other professionals to make changes as needed.
• Promote evidence-based practice, maintain best practices, and determine and maintain essential Public Health Nurse Competencies.
• Assist other nursing staff as needed, including covering areas such as adult and childhood immunizations and reproductive health and wellness.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and PHAB accreditation requirements, using quality improvement processes or techniques to improve assigned public health programs.
• Attend and participate in conferences, seminars, trainings, or related educational classes as assigned.
• Adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, HIPAA requirements, and grant requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree