Public Health Nurse
Job Title: Public Health Nurse | Service Area: Community Health | Employment Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk), Non-Exempt |
Pay Grade: Hourly Range: $24.00 - $32.25 Based on qualifications & experience | Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 4:30pm Days of Work: Monday - Friday Occasional evening/weekend if needed | Posting Date: May 18, 2026 Closing Date: June 1, 2026
|
The Medina County Health Department, a nationally accredited health department, has a full-time opening for a Public Health Nurse (PHN). This position will work in our newborn home visiting program, Complex Medical Help (CMH), and child and adolescent immunization programs.
Essential Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Ability to provide public health nursing care in a culturally competent manner
- Demonstrates ability to exercise independent professional judgement and utilize critical thinking skills
- Describes factors affecting the health of a community
- Describes assets and resources that can be used for improving the health of a community
- Communicates information to influence behavior and improve health
- Describes the ways public health, health care, and other organizations can work together or individually to impact the health of a community
Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience Needs:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university required. Minimum two years of nursing experience required; Current CPR Certification; Prior experience in Public Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, or Pediatric Nursing setting is preferred.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx)
- Wellness Program
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- Paid Sick and Vacation Time, 12 Paid Holidays
- Ohio Deferred Compensation and OCERP
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Opportunity for Public Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible employees
Requirements:
- Meet minimum education, training, and experience listed
- Reliable transportation
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License
- Proof of auto insurance meeting Board minimums
- Successfully pass B.C.I. background check and reference checks
To Apply:
Send a completed MCHD Employment Application (located at www.medinahealth.org/careers/), and current resume and cover letter no later than 4:30 PM on Monday, June 1, 2026 to: Human Resources, Medina County Health Department, 4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina, Ohio 44256; or fax to (330) 723-9659; or e-mail to hr@medinahealth.org. EOE
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree