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Work for the Ohio Department of Health School Nursing Program.
We are hiring: State School Nurse Consultant (Public Health Nurse Specialist - PN 20013718)
(2600062M)
Organization: Health
Agency Contact Name and Information: Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview.
Unposting Date: Aug 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation: $32.69
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: 1199
Primary Job Skill: Nursing
Technical Skills: Grant Writing, Health Administration, Nursing, Educational support, Compliance Enforcement
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Consultation, Interpreting Data, Networking, Public Speaking
What You'll Do:
- Provide expert consultation, guidance and evaluation for school health nursing programs statewide.
- Support local health departments and school districts with technical assistance on school nursing practices, regulatory compliance, health screenings, immunization requirements, and care planning for students with special needs.
- Analyze and interpret school health data to advance quality improvement, inform policy decisions and support evidence-based programming.
- Serve as the primary agency liaison on school nursing matters with regional, state and national partners including education, Medicaid, social services and nursing organizations.
- Deliver professional development through statewide training, continuing education, and collaboration with universities and nursing education programs.
- Participate in committees and workgroups to shape policies, standards, and legislation that support school health services and student wellness.
- Develop, maintain and promote a statewide uniform reporting system for school health nursing data and contribute to research and demonstration projects.
- Prepare technical reports, grant proposals, and program documentation supporting statewide maternal and child health initiatives.
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
- 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in nursing
- Must be able to provide own transportation.
OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education & experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
Position Specific Minimum Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualification above, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Pupil Services Licensure in Ohio as a School Nurse issued by the State Board of Education of Ohio
- 12 mos. exp providing school nursing services to the school aged population
Applications of those who meet all minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in nursing
- Experience working on a committee or facilitating groups.
- Experience in writing and implementing grants or funding opportunities.
- Experience providing consultation and technical assistance to nurses and health professionals.
- Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating school health programs.
- Experience developing health policies and guidelines and/or implementing changes in health policies and guidelines.
- Experience in developing and presenting nursing trainings.
- Experience with computer software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Experience in collecting, utilizing, and analyzing health related data.
Supplemental Information
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the SEIU/1199 union Pay Range Schedule ($32.69 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($34.35) 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.
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.
ADA Statement: 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.
Drug-Free Workplace: 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.
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