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SalaryJob Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Public Health Nurse to join our team. As a Public Health Nurse, you will play a vital role in promoting and protecting the health of individuals, families, and communities. This position will primarily focus on providing services within the Communicable Disease/COVID surveillance and STI & Reproductive Health Clinic. The position will also include cross training in other nursing programs including, vaccination clinics, and school nursing. Nursing actions are directed toward the goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction and health status improvement for individuals, families, and communities.
Duties:
- The Communicable Disease Nurse will perform investigations on reportable infectious diseases in Hancock County.
- Collect and analyze data to monitor health trends and outcomes.
- STI & Reproductive Health Clinic Nurse will perform patient interviews, patient education, phlebotomy, and coordinate follow up care.
- Vaccination Clinic: give immunizations and assist with clerical tasks.
- School Nursing: assist with hearing, vision, and scoliosis screenings.
Qualifications:
- Current registered nurse (RN) license.
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of Public Health principles, practices, and regulations.
- Well versed in modern office procedures, practices, equipment, and software.
- Must have a baseline Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).
Benefits:
- Salary based on experience and years with the health department.
- Paid times off: Vacation, holidays, personal leave, sick leave.
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits: medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available.
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS); and Ohio Deferred Compensation.
If you are passionate about improving the health of communities and making a positive impact on individuals' lives, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position at Hancock Public Health. Join our dedicated team today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,081.60 - $74,880.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Infectious Disease
- Primary Care
- Public Health
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
