PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I
public healthDayton, OH
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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I
public healthDayton, OH
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Administration of Public Health ProgramsElementary and Secondary SchoolsAdministration of Education Programs$28.59 - $36.21/hour
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Job TitlePUBLIC HEALTH NURSE ILocationDayton, OH 45422 US (Primary) Job TypeFull-time Work Schedule OtherHours Per WeekOtherAdditional Schedule Information School Health PHNJob Description
Grade/Salary Range:
C41($28.59 - $36.21/hour)/C42($29.95 - $37.94/hour) Non-exempt* salary commensurate with experience
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the School Nurse Supervisor, the Public Health School Nurse is responsible for providing direct professional care for student acute illnesses and injuries, managing chronic health conditions (through IHPs), and acts as a liaison between families, school staff, and health care professionals to provide a safe and healthy learning environment.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Performing health screenings
- Assessing students health and developing a plan of care
- Conducting assessment and immunization record review in alignment with Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the Ohio Department of Education standards (ODE)
- Administering medication and treatments as required
- Documenting data, generating reports, and completing appropriate forms as required
- Providing educational sessions for students throughout the school year and faculty as needed
- Developing educational guidance and providing education to patients, high-risk groups, healthcare providers, and others in the community concerning student needs
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- PH Nurse I/C41: Bachelor's degree in nursing with 2 years of relevant experiencePH Nurse II/C42: Bachelor's degree in nursing with 4 years of relevant experience (2 years of which are Public Health)
- Current valid Licensure from State of Ohio to practice as a Registered NurseSchool Nurse Licensure or qualifications to obtain Licensure
- Must obtain 24 CE's every two (2) years (including one nursing law education credit)
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).Understands and acknowledges that Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County uses evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices based on scientific research including health promotion theory and practice, environmental health measures, and communicable disease control measures including vaccination, isolation, and quarantine practices, and medicine for treatment and prevention of disease, among others.
Understands and acknowledges the use of tobacco or nicotine products in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction for anyone hired after January 1, 2014, is prohibited
Required to play an active role during a public health emergency, crisis, outbreak, incident, or event in which the Health Commissioner deems additional personnel resources are warranted. This may include changes in responsibilities and working locations/hours
Completion of Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 courses within 90 days of hire
Valid State of Ohio driver's license and insurance on any personal vehicle that will be used for work
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with school age children/pediatrics and knowledge of school health procedures
Experience working with children and giving childhood immunizations
Knowledge of Immunization schedulePHDMC provides a quality, affordable, and competitive benefits package to employees, including the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, and Paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Membership with Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (OPERS)
- Eligibility to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Program
- Grant Funded: NoClosing Date to Apply: October 1, 2026, or until position the position is filled
- Position is subject to a criminal background check
Applicants who declare use of nicotine/tobacco in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction on the PHDMC Application for Employment or addendum thereto, shall not be considered for employment.
Applicants who do not support and promote Public Health evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices shall not be considered for employment.
PUBLIC HEALTH - DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY (PHDMC) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC TESTING, OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BIAS EXCEPT WHEN SUCH A FACTOR CONSTITUTES A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION ("BFOQ").Applicant Notice: Information on sex, race and ethnic background is being collected to enable Public Health to monitor its diversity efforts and to ensure compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title 42, U.S. Section 2000 et. seq) and related laws and regulations. The information requested is voluntary and will not influence employment decisions. This information will be kept separately from your application.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$28.59 - $36.21/hour
Experience level
Mid
Location
Dayton, OH
Occupation
Registered Nurses
Industry
Administration of Public Health Programs
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