Public Health Nurse Administrator

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) / Complex Medical Help (CMH) 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:

The Ohio Department of Health / Complex Medical Help program is looking for an experienced nursing leader to oversee statewide public health nursing programs, guide policy development and ensure consistent, high-quality services for Ohio communities. Duties Include:

Program and Policy Leadership:

• Direct statewide public health nursing programs, including maternal, child and family health.
• Develop policies, guidelines, and standards for diagnostic and treatment programs.
• Research current trends, assess needs, and propose improvements to community nursing services.
• Work with the Medical Advisory Committee and provides technical nursing expertise.

Interagency and External Relations:

• Partner with agency leadership, local health departments, and community organizations to share best practices.
• Present findings, policy updates and nursing recommendations to various collaborative groups.
• Serve as consultant on social determinants of health, organizational capacity, and strategic planning.
• Serves as a liaison to federal agencies, state partners, boards and committees.
• Represents ODH in collaborative groups on public health issues.
• Communicate challenges and recommendations to bureau leadership.

Staff Supervision & Workforce Development:

• Supervises Public Health Nurse Supervisors and assigned staff.
• Assigns and oversee daily work activities, identify training needs, and provide coaching.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions when appropriate.

Operational Oversight:

• Ensure consistent application of nursing policies across statewide programs.
• Coordinate with leadership teams on program issues and operational priorities.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings to communicate goals and expectations.

Budget, Grants & Compliance:

• Develop, implement and monitor program budgets in alignment with state and federal laws.
• Evaluate program services and contracted activities for effectiveness and compliance.
• Write grant applications and proposals to secure funding for new and ongoing initiatives.
• Review legislations and provide impact recommendations.

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.

Professional Qualifications:

Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723.03 of Revised Code AND 5 yrs. exp. as public health nurse administrator/director or in hospital health administration, community health administration or as director of nursing AND completion of graduate core in nursing, public health, or health administration.

-Or 24 mos. exp. as Public Health Nursing Supervisor, 65545.

-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: Budgeting, Compliance Enforcement, Health Administration

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data

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.
We cannot give credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not list it in the supplemental questions and work and education history.

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.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:
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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.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

This position falls within the unclassified civil service status. Employees in the unclassified civil service of the state of Ohio serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be removed from their unclassified position at any time for any legal reason.

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.