PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I

Grade/Salary Range: C41($28.78 - $35.67/hour) / C42 ($30.15 - $37.38/hour) - Non-exempt salary commensurate with experience Position Summary: Under the direction of the TB Clinic and Communicable Disease Nurse Supervisor, the Public Health Nurse is responsible for providing community outreach nursing care to clients in Montgomery County based on established written nursing procedures and Lead case guidelines. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Providing health and community resource education to clients/families on health promotion and/or concerns Completing home visits and phone consultations as needed for reported lead based cases; Submitting required forms and reports based on assessments and findings from home visits and/or phone consultations Performing Lead case education for identified children with elevated lead blood levels in Montgomery County Performing health screenings at various sites throughout Montgomery County Providing vaccines to home bound eligible clients and at various sites Conferring with staff, doctors, and providers regarding client health issues Assisting with duties related to the immunization mobile unit Maintaining OSHA, CLAI and HIPAA standards for all clients/families Minimum Qualifications: PH Nurse I/C41: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, OR Associate's degree in nursing with 2 years of relevant experience Current valid licensure from State of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse Must obtain 24 CEU's every two (2) years 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: PH Nurse II/C42: Bachelor's degree in nursing with 4 years of relevant experience (2 years of which are Public Health), OR Associate's degree in nursing with 6 years of relevant experience (2 years of which are Public Health) Two (2) years of community based or home care experience Electronic medical records experience Venipuncture skills PHDMC 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: No Closing Date to Apply: October 11, 2025 or until 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").