Public Health Nurse I/II

Franklin County Public Health•Columbus, OH

8d•$30 - $36

About The Position

Franklin County Public Health is hiring a grant-funded Public Health Nurse I or II for its Maternal and Child Health Beautiful Beginnings Program. The nurse works directly with historically marginalized individuals, carries out health promotion at all levels of prevention, conducts basic data collection and analysis, and participates in field work, including home visits and other outreach. The role provides personalized case management to individuals and their infants during pregnancy, postpartum, and/or until the child’s third birthday. The nurse supports a caseload of 30 clients, providing prenatal and postpartum education, emotional support, and connections to resources. The position contributes to the day-to-day operation of the Beautiful Beginnings team and to the program’s pursuit of evidence-based designation. Funding is through a Community Partnership Grant and is contingent on funding availability. Franklin County Public Health describes its values as Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect, and Humility. The agency offers schedules intended to support work/life balance and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, an employee assistance program, flexible spending account, life insurance, short- and long-term disability options, vacation, personal and sick time, and paid holidays. This is a non-exempt position. Applicants offered a position must pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work and agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment.

Requirements

For Public Health Nurse I: Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited College of Nursing.
For Public Health Nurse I: Knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system.
For both levels: Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse license.
For both levels: Ohio Driver's License.
For both levels: BLS CPR Certification.
For Public Health Nurse II: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited College of Nursing.
For Public Health Nurse II: Two years of nursing experience, including OBGYN, postpartum, public health, case management, home visiting, or related discipline.
For Public Health Nurse II: Documented knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system.

Nice To Haves

For Public Health Nurse I: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
For Public Health Nurse I: OBGYN, postpartum, or related experience.
For Public Health Nurse I: Lactation counselor certification.
For Public Health Nurse I: Public health or related nursing experience.
For Public Health Nurse I: Case management and home visiting experience.
For Public Health Nurse II: Lactation counselor certification.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive health care coordination to pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families.
Conduct home and/or community visits with families and children from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Evaluate clients and perform physical nursing assessments with individuals and their infants.
Create care plans for clients and their infants based on stated and observed needs.
Use social determinants of health data to provide and coordinate care for clients.
Provide education and appropriate resources to clients, families, and community members on health conditions and relevant public health topics.
Accurately document case management and client contacts in an Electronic Health Record system, including using mobile technology for partial remote work and home visits.
Perform other related duties as assigned.