State School Nurse Consultant (Public Health Nurse Specialist - PN 20013718)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Health’s Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse Specialist to serve as a statewide school health nursing expert and consultant. The role partners with school districts, local health departments, state agencies, and other organizations to improve school health services and promote safe, healthy learning environments for Ohio’s school-aged children. The position supports policy development, frontline nurses, and statewide initiatives, using data and evidence-based practices to advance student wellness.

The position is based at 246 North High Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, Ohio. It is permanent, full-time, and hourly, with regular work hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel is required, and the role may involve periods of intense stress. The selected candidate must maintain biennial renewal of an Ohio registered nurse license to remain in the classification.

Requirements

• Current, valid Ohio Registered Nurse license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• At least six months of training or experience in nursing, or an equivalent substitution of the stated minimum class qualifications; the mandated nursing licensure cannot be substituted.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Ohio Pupil Services Licensure as a School Nurse issued by the State Board of Education of Ohio.
• At least 12 months of experience providing school nursing services to the school-aged population.
• Biennial renewal of an Ohio license to practice as a registered nurse is required to remain in the classification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in nursing.
• Experience working on a committee or facilitating groups.
• Experience writing and implementing grants or funding opportunities.
• Experience providing consultation and technical assistance to nurses and health professionals.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating school health programs.
• Experience developing health policies and guidelines and/or implementing changes in health policies and guidelines.
• Experience developing and presenting nursing trainings.
• Experience with computer software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience collecting, utilizing, and analyzing health-related data.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide expert consultation, guidance, and evaluation for school health nursing programs.
• Provide technical assistance to local health departments and school districts on school nursing practices, regulatory compliance, health screenings, immunization requirements, and care planning for students with special needs.
• Analyze and interpret school health data to advance quality improvement, inform policy decisions, and support evidence-based programming.
• Serve as the agency’s primary liaison on school nursing matters with regional, state, and national partners, including education, Medicaid, social services, and nursing organizations.
• Deliver professional development through statewide training, continuing education, and collaboration with universities and nursing education programs.
• Participate in committees and workgroups to shape policies, standards, and legislation supporting school health services and student wellness.
• Develop, maintain, and promote a statewide uniform reporting system for school health nursing data.
• Contribute to research and demonstration projects.
• Prepare technical reports, grant proposals, and program documentation supporting statewide maternal and child health initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS.
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed