Public Health Nurse (PHN) Position Available

Public Health Nurse (PHN)
Full-time job
The Knox County Health Department is seeking a registered nurse for a public health nursing position in the Public Health Outreach division. The responsibilities of this position will include but not be limited to: administering immunizations to both children and adults at on-site and off-site locations, manage the Newborn Home Visiting program; Cribs for Kids program; Falls Assessment, Community, EMS, Safety (FACES) program; assist with the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH) program; and other duties as assigned or requested.

Applicant must be currently a licensed registered nurse in the State of Ohio and baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred. Experience working with a diverse population in public health nursing, case management, knowledge of infectious disease, immunization administration, and electronic health records a plus. Individual needs to possess ability to work autonomously, work with a variety of community partners, good communication skills, and computer skills. This position is full-time (40 hours) with normal hours M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (hours may vary) and include occasional evenings and weekends. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal leave, and retirement; health, dental, and vision insurance available.

Interested applicants should submit their resume to Human Resources, Knox County Health Department, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH, or email to resume@knoxhealth.com by August 4, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m.

The Knox County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer Provider. The Knox County Health Department regularly accepts resumes which are kept on file for one year from the date received.

11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd
Mt Vernon, OH 43050-9084