Public Health Nurse II

Clermont County Public Health

Public Health Nurse II

Type: 2 Part-Time (24 hours/week), Permanent
Rate: $26.67-$28.00

Deadline to Apply: Until Position Filled

This position is for a Public Health Nurse at Clermont County Public Health, Community Health Services (CHS) Branch.

Clermont County Public Health is an excellent place for energetic self-starters and offers generous fringe and benefits. We strive to protect the public’s health by preventing the spread of disease and working with the community to educate and promote good health practices. Public health is a stable work environment, relatively unaffected by economic fluctuations. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Duties:

This role includes program management for both the Complex Medical Help (CMH) and Immunization Programs. Key responsibilities include conducting CMH home and telehealth visits, assessing family needs, providing education and referrals, and ensuring accurate documentation and billing. The nurse also oversees the Immunization Program, including vaccine administration, inventory management, clinic coordination, and staff training. Additional responsibilities include supporting grant-funded initiatives, managing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and lead poisoning cases, conducting car seat safety education and installations through the Ohio Buckles Buckeyes (OBB) Program, and participating in communicable disease investigations. The role also involves active community outreach, quality improvement efforts, and plays a critical role in public health emergency response and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Ohio (O.R.C. 4723.01) required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in nursing and two years of experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification (American Red Cross or equivalent)
Knowledge and skill in administering vaccinations to infants, children, and adults
Care Coordination and home visiting experience preferred
Knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system
Independent worker
Skills needed in organization, networking, and basic computer skills
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
Required to have regular and predictable attendance

Fringe & Benefits:

Benefits & Fringe Package Value: $9355.93 to $33,568.00

Clermont County Public Health offers a generous fringe and benefits package to all part-time employees:

Sign-On Bonus- New Employees receive a one-time $500 sign-on bonus after completing their 180-day probationary period. After one year of service, staff will receive an additional $1,000 bonus.
Anniversary Bonus- All staff receive a bonus on their five-year anniversaries ranging from $1,000 to $1,500.
Attractive Schedule- We follow an attractive work schedule of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (actual workdays will be negotiated during hiring).

Remote Work Option- This position can work remotely 1 day a week after the probationary period.

Paid Leave (119-703 hours per year)

Vacation- Vacation starts at two weeks annually with up to 6 weeks per year at 20 years of service.
Sick- Sick leave accrues at 0.0575 hours per hour worked, which amounts to 9 days per year.
Holiday- CCPH observes thirteen paid holidays. Part-time employees receive holiday pay for those that fall on their regularly scheduled workday.
Volunteer Time- All staff are given 16 hours paid leave each year to volunteer locally.
Parental Leave- After one year of employment, employees are eligible for eight weeks of paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
Military Leave- National Guard, Defense Corps, Naval Militia, and all U.S Armed Forces reserve members are authorized up to 176 hours of paid leave per calendar year for training purposes.

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – All employees contribute 10% of their salary to PERS, and the agency contributes 14%. The agency estimated value based on the above salary range from $4662.30 to $4891.97 annually. Employees do not pay federal social security tax from income; all contributions go directly towards PERS.
Deferred Compensation Plans– Employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts.
Tuition Assistance Program – CCPH offers tuition assistance to all employees after one year of service, up to 90% reimbursement.
Student Loan Forgiveness- Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Sick Leave Rewards- Employees with low sick leave usage traditionally receive an annual sick leave bonus of up to $480. They are also eligible for quarterly drawings, which could earn up to an additional $240 per year.
Long-term Disability – Agency picks up the first five years until the employee becomes vested in PERS.
Supplemental Life Insurance – Employees may purchase up to $250,000 for employees, $100,000 for spouses, and $20,000 for children.
Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness Insurance – Coverage is available to be picked up by the employee.

Contact Information:

All applicants must submit their application online at www.ccphohio.org/careers and follow the application instructions. Resumes and cover letters sent directly to the Public Health office cannot be accepted; they must be uploaded through the website. For general questions regarding the position, please email Angela Lipps at alipps@clermontcountyohio.gov.

Additional Information:

Clermont County Public Health is an equal-opportunity employer. All employees must abide by a tobacco, nicotine, and marijuana (medical and recreational) free lifestyle at all times. Applicants are tested initially and are subject to testing according to agency policies. Applicants will be selected for interviews based on qualifications and the quality of resumes and cover letters. Upon a conditional job offer, successful applicants must complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and driving record check.

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