Public Health Nurse I/II

Myfcph; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Life insurance and disability options

Vacation, personal, and sick time

Paid holidays

Work-life balance scheduling

Job summary

Franklin County Public Health in Columbus, OH is hiring Public Health Nurse I or II for the Beautiful Beginnings program. The role provides prenatal and postpartum care coordination, including home visits and education to a caseload of about 30 clients.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, care planning, and linking mothers to resources, with documentation in an electronic health record system and some partial remote work.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required for Public Health Nurse I.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required for Public Health Nurse II.
• Current and unrestricted Ohio RN license; Ohio Driver's License; BLS CPR Certification.
• Lactation counselor certification preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system.
• Case management and home visiting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive health care coordination to pregnant and postpartum individuals and families.
• Conducts home and/or community visits with diverse families and children.
• Evaluates and performs nursing assessments on mothers and infants.
• Creates a care plan based on needs and uses social determinants of health data to coordinate care.
• Educates clients and connects them to resources and services.
• Documents all case management and client contact in an EHR system, including partial remote work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Why Work Here? Be Valued!

As a public service agency, we know our greatest assets are the people behind the service. We recognize the value of our employees through competitive pay and an amazing benefit package for staff and their family. Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The FCPH value statement says it all: We serve our communities, our organization, and each other with Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect and Humility.

Franklin County Public Health provides:

• Schedules to support a work/life balance.
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program and flexible spending account.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability options are also offered.
• Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• And much more!

Now Hiring: Public Health Nurse I or II - Maternal and Child Health (Beautiful Beginnings Program) (Grant-funded position)

The Public Health Nurse I or II works directly with historically marginalized individuals, carries out health promotion programs at all levels of prevention, conducts basic data collection and analysis, and participates in field work including home visits and other outreach activities. Specifically, this position provides personalized case management to individuals and their infant(s) during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and/or up to the child’s third birthday. The Beautiful Beginnings Public Health Nurse is responsible for providing home visits and support to a caseload of 30 clients. During these home visits and other contacts with the clients, this individual is responsible for providing prenatal and postpartum education, emotional support, and connections to resources. This position is integral in the day-to-day operation of the Beautiful Beginnings team and program. This position is also key in achieving evidence-based designation status for the Beautiful Beginnings home visiting program. This position is grant funded through a Community Partnership Grant.

Duties Include:

• Provides comprehensive health care coordination to pregnant and postpartum individuals along with their families.
• Conducts home and/or community visits with families and children from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Evaluates and performs physical nursing assessments with individuals and their infants.
• Creates a care plan for the client and their infant(s) based upon any stated and observed needs.
• Uses data related to the social determinants of health to provide and coordinate care for all clients.
• Provides education and appropriate resources to clients, families, and community members pertaining to health conditions and other relevant public health topics.
• Accurately documents all case management and client contact in an Electronic Health Record System including using mobile technology for partial remote work and on home visits.
• Participates in other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Public Health Nurse I

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited College of Nursing
• Knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system.
• Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse license; Ohio Driver's License; BLS CPR Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred.
• OBGYN, postpartum, or related experience preferred.
• Lactation counselor certification preferred.
• Public health or related nursing experience preferred.
• Case management and home visiting experience preferred.

Public Health Nurse II

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited College of Nursing
• 2 years’ experience in nursing including OBGYN, postpartum, public health, case management, home visiting, or related.
• discipline
• Documented knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system.
• Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse license; Ohio Driver's License; BLS CPR Certification
• Lactation counselor certification Preferred.

Hiring Salary:

• $28.38/hour - $33.35/hour for Public Health Nurse I
• $30.24/hour- $35.53 for Public Health Nurse II.

This is a non-exempt position.

Deadline for Applying: Internal applicants (10/16/2026); External applicants (Until Filled)

No phone calls please.

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon funding availability.

Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Learn more at www.MyFCPH.org.

FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees, and all employees agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vapor, etc.). All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work.

Applicants with disabilities may contact Victoria Bradley, HR Generalist at [e-mail] or 614-301-2100 to request and arrange for accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.