State School Nurse Consultant (Public Health Nurse Specialist - PN 20013718)

About the Role

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of Ohio’s school‑aged children. As a Public Health Nurse Specialist, you will serve as a statewide expert and consultant, partnering with school districts, local health departments, and state agencies to elevate the quality of school health services across Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to influence policy, support frontline nurses, and shape statewide initiatives that promote safe, healthy learning environments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.
• 6 months training or 6 months experience in nursing.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Pupil Services Licensure in Ohio as a School Nurse issued by the State Board of Education of Ohio.
• 12 months experience providing school nursing services to the school aged population.
• Biennial renewal of license to practice as registered nurse in Ohio (required after employment).

Qualifications

Preferred criteria (applications meeting minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following):

• 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.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Pay & Schedule

• Compensation: $32.69
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
• Work Location: Health Department Building, Columbus, Ohio
• Unusual working conditions: Exposure to periods of intense stress & travel required