Public Health Nurse Supervisor (PN 20014572)

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.

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.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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.

Supplemental Information:

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 14, Step 1 of the Exempt Pay Range Schedule ($39.22 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($41.46 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.