Public Health Nurse I or II (CMH program)

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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 - Maternal and Child Health

The Public Health Nurse I or II works directly with at risk populations, carries out health promotion programs at all levels of prevention, conducts basic data collection and analysis, and participates in field work including home visits and other community outreach activities. Specifically, this position provides case management to families with children (ages 0-24 years old) enrolled in the Children with Medical Handicaps (CMH) program. The position involves partial remote work.

Duties Include:

• Assists families with needs and health care coordination regarding the CMH Diagnostic program, CMH Treatment program, and CMH Service Coordination program.
• Conducts home visits with families and children from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Evaluates and performs physical nursing assessments with pediatric clients that have various medical conditions.
• Interacts with community agencies and the public on a regular basis via telephone communication, email, home visits, and community events.
• Demonstrates public health nursing presence in the community through various forms of outreach pertaining to general health promotion, infant safe sleep education, and infant mortality surveillance among other topics.
• Provides education and appropriate resources to parents, families, and community members pertaining to health conditions and other relevant public health topics.
• Uses data related to the social determinants of health to provide and coordinate care for all clients.
• Accurately documents all case management and client contact in an Electronic Health Record System (eClinicalWorks) including using mobile technology for partial remote work and home visits.
• Participates in other related duties as assigned including FCPH adult and child immunization clinics, COVID response duties and Emergency Response preparedness/training.

Requirements:

PHN I:

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited College of Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system.
• Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse license; Ohio Driver's License; BLS CPR Certification
• OBGYN, postpartum, or related experience preferred.
• Public health or related nursing experience preferred.
• Case management and home visiting experience preferred.
• Lactation counselor certification preferred.

PHN II

• Bachelor's 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
• Lactation counselor certification preferred.

Hiring Salary:

$27.96/hour - $32.85/hour for Public Health Nurse I

$29.79/hour - $35.00/hour for Public Health Nurse I

This is a non-exempt position.

Interested applicants should apply at https://franklincounty.bamboohr.com/jobs/ with:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Completed FCPH application (located: http://www.myfcph.org/careers)

Deadline for Applying: Internal applicants (11/8/2024); External applicants (Until Filled)     

No phone calls please. 

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 www.MyFCPH.org.

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 at victoriabradley@franklincountyohio.gov or 614-301-2100 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.

Salary : $28 - $35