Public Health Nurse Administrator

What You'll Do
The Ohio Department of Health / Complex Medical Help program is looking for an experienced nursing leader to oversee statewide public health nursing programs, guide policy development and ensure consistent, high-quality services for Ohio communities. Duties Include:

Program And Policy Leadership

• Direct statewide public health nursing programs, including maternal, child and family health.
• Develop policies, guidelines, and standards for diagnostic and treatment programs.
• Research current trends, assess needs, and propose improvements to community nursing services.
• Work with the Medical Advisory Committee and provides technical nursing expertise.

Interagency And External Relations

• Partner with agency leadership, local health departments, and community organizations to share best practices.
• Present findings, policy updates and nursing recommendations to various collaborative groups.
• Serve as consultant on social determinants of health, organizational capacity, and strategic planning.
• Serves as a liaison to federal agencies, state partners, boards and committees.
• Represents ODH in collaborative groups on public health issues.
• Communicate challenges and recommendations to bureau leadership.

Staff Supervision & Workforce Development

• Supervises Public Health Nurse Supervisors and assigned staff.
• Assigns and oversee daily work activities, identify training needs, and provide coaching.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions when appropriate.

Operational Oversight

• Ensure consistent application of nursing policies across statewide programs.
• Coordinate with leadership teams on program issues and operational priorities.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings to communicate goals and expectations.

Budget, Grants & Compliance

• Develop, implement and monitor program budgets in alignment with state and federal laws.
• Evaluate program services and contracted activities for effectiveness and compliance.
• Write grant applications and proposals to secure funding for new and ongoing initiatives.
• Review legislations and provide impact recommendations.

Professional Qualifications
Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section of Revised Code
AND
5 yrs. exp. as public health nurse administrator/director or in hospital health administration, community health administration or as director of nursing
AND
completion of graduate core in nursing, public health, or health administration.

• Or 24 mos. exp. as Public Health Nursing Supervisor, 65545.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills:
Nursing

Technical Skills:
Budgeting, Compliance Enforcement, Health Administration

Professional Skills:
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data

Educational Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree

Organization
Health

Agency Contact Name and Information
Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview.

Unposting Date
Dec 17, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location
Health Department Building

Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation
$47.50

Schedule
Full-time

Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Classified Indicator
Unclassified

Union
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill
Nursing

Technical Skills
Budgeting, Health Administration, Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data

Agency Overview
Public Health Nurse Administrator
About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) / Complex Medical Help (CMH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs. Using data and proven practice, the bureau's programs support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, program evaluation, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.