Public Health Nurse

Sjcindiana; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph County Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse (PHN) to provide health education and nursing care to County residents.

The role includes immunizing infants, children and adults, conducting lead and tuberculosis testing, and reporting diseases to the Indiana Department of Health. Responsibilities emphasize adherence to policies, HIPAA regulations, and public health standards while responding to emergencies and maintaining program quality.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree with public health nursing experience preferred.
• Valid Indiana RN license and CPR certification required.
• Certifications in lead, vaccines, TB testing, QuantiFERON, and HIPAA training as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and health education to county residents.
• Administer immunizations to infants, children and adults.
• Investigate reportable communicable diseases and follow up with clients.
• Report communicable diseases to the Indiana Department of Health and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Perform examinations, testing, treatment, and referrals per policies and public health standards.

Skills

Nursing skills

Public health knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree with public health experience preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Lead testing

Vaccines A–Z certification

TB skin test administration

QuantiFERON blood draw

Job description

POSITION: Public Health Nurse (PHN)

DEPARTMENT: St. Joseph County Department of Health

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F

JOB CATEGORY: PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)

SALARY: Up to $66,657/year

STATUS: Full-Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DATES: August 20, 2026 - until filled

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Our organization is currently unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas now or in the future. Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship will not be considered.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Public Health Nurse (PHN) for the St. Joseph County Department of Health, responsible for providing health, education, and nursing care to County residents, reporting communicable diseases to the Indiana Department of Health, and ensuring compliance with established policies, practices, regulations, and professional and public health standards.

Responsibilities

Incumbent ensures proper implementation of public health programs, including examining, educating, testing, and treating individuals. Goals and objectives of incumbent’s work are known, and work is reviewed primarily for compliance with Department policy and legal requirements. Decisions are restricted by only the broadest policy and/or guidance from supervisor, and unusual circumstances are discussed with supervisor at incumbent’s discretion.

Manages the care of clients using established protocols, ensuring compliance with all applicable Department policies and procedures, Indiana Department of Health standards, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, and all other federal and state laws relating to privacy, confidentiality, and service delivery.

Provides health care and education to County residents, including administering immunizations to infants, children and adults, lead testing, and tuberculosis testing as necessary. Provides education to prevent injury or transmission of reportable illness.

Investigates reportable communicable diseases, providing education to infected clients and their close contacts, submitting appropriate specimens to lab, completing and filing epidemiological reports, and submitting to Indiana Department of Health. Provides case follow-up as needed. Notifies clients with possible food borne illness, providing education, completing food history, and works with the Food Services Unit on possible food borne illness cases. Investigates, documents, and provides follow-up for complaints from the Indiana Deparment of Health, local health care delivery agencies, private individuals, patients, or family members regarding health care delivery within St. Joseph County.

Education/Experience

Associate’s degree in nursing required. Bachelor’s degree with previous experience in public health nursing preferred.

Possession of required certifications and training, including valid Indiana license as Registered Nurse, and certifications in CPR, lead, Vaccines A-Z or equivalent, TB skin test administration, QuantiFERON blood draw, HIPAA, and other areas as required for public health programs and operations.

Thorough knowledge of public health laws and accepted principles and practices of public health nursing, with ability to effectively examine and screen individuals, assess needs, research professional medical resources, and provide information, treatments, assistance, and referrals as appropriate.

Physical Requirements

Incumbent is required to occasionally work extended, evening, and/or weekend hours, travel out of town for meetings and workshops, but not overnight, and is required to respond to public health emergencies on a 24-hour basis.