What You'll Do
Join the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) in a leadership role that advances school nursing and public health services across the state. If you have a strong public health experience and a passion for systems-level impact, this is an opportunity to shape statewide practice and policy. Duties include:
Program Leadership And Policy Development
- Provide statewide leadership for school nursing and school health programs.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate public health policies and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including IDEA, 504 plans and Medicaid School Program requirements.
- Review legislations and provide recommendations regarding school health impacts.
- Develop position papers and policy recommendations based on data analysis.
- Lead regular staff meetings to communicate goals and expectations.
- Direct and oversee assigned staff; provide coaching, professional development and corrective action when necessary.
Data, Grants And Program Oversight
- Assist in development and management of the Maternal & Child Health Block Grant budget and related performance measures.
- Analyze statewide survey data and translate findings into program improvements.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports.
- Oversee grants and contracts using ODH procurement processes.
- Monitor program outcomes and ensure alignment with agency goals.
Training, Technical Assistance And Workforce Development
- Develop and deliver statewide trainings and technical assistance for school nursing personnel.
- Create educational materials on medication administration, emergency guidelines, chronic disease management, and communicable disease response.
- Lead development of a school nurse training program tailored to local health departments.
- Provide consultation to school districts and administrators regarding health services and compliance requirements.
Collaboration And Representation
- Serve as agency liaison with different agencies, professional associations, and public health partners.
- Represent ODH in statewide and national school health forums.
- Facilitate inter-agency collaborations and convene stakeholder meetings.
Position Qualifications
Option 1:
- Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.
- 36 mos. relevant nursing exp. in community health/public health setting (e.g., home health, local health department, community health center, primary care clinic, rural health clinic).
- Completion of undergraduate core program in nursing to include one course in community health nursing or public health nursing and training in research methodologies or equivalent.
- 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in monitoring program budgets.
Or
Option 2
- 2 yrs. exp. as Public Health Nurse Specialist, 65541.
Or
Option 3
- 2 yrs. exp. as Medical Review Nurse, 65441.
Or
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
Job Skills: Nursing
Technical Skills: Database Administration, Compliance Enforcement, Education, Grants Administration, Planning and Development
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Performance Management.
Educational Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Organization
Health
Agency Contact Name and Information
Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview.
Unposting Date
Mar 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$39.22
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Database Administration, Education, Grants Administration, Planning and Development, Compliance Enforcement
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Performance Management
Agency Overview
Public Health Nurse Supervisor
About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs. Using data and proven practice, the bureau’s programs support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, program evaluation, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.
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