Public Health Nurse RN

As a Public Health Nurse, a specialty nursing practice within public health, you’ll focus on improving population health by emphasizing disease prevention and the social and structural factors that influence well-being. This role blends clinical skill with community connection—offering the chance to advocate, build trust, and promote health equity.

As a Public Health Nurse, you will:

• Provide adult and child immunizations, health screenings, and case management services.
• Deliver nursing services in clinical, home, school, and other community-based settings.
• Conduct communicable disease investigations, assist with disease control efforts, outbreak response, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Promote community wellness through outreach, counseling, health education, and referral services.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable public health regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with community partners and internal teams on public health initiatives, training, and community planning efforts.

Candidates must hold an active RN license in the State of Ohio. BSN is preferred. Must have ability to perform IM, SQ, and ID injections. A pre-employment physical and drug screening is required, as are a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Only candidates who are tobacco free will be considered for the position. Candidates should be adaptable, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.

What benefits come with a career in public health? Marion Public Health offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance for your work to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. We offer:

• Excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, Public Employee Retirement System)
• Paid holidays
• vacation, personal leave, sick leave

Shape the future of public health--join us. Apply now by sending a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Community Health & Wellness Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person