Public Health Nurse
Company: Holmes County General Health District
Location: Millersburg
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: The Holmes County
General Health District is actively seeking a qualified candidate
for the full-time position of public health nurse.Under the general
supervision of the Director of Nursing, the public health nurse
delivers hands on patient care to the Complex Medical Help (CMH)
program, Immunizations or other public health nursing programs and
is responsible for the appropriate documentation of patient
records. ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Provides education and
immunization updates to immunization providers, parents, and the
community. Provides clinical and nursing services to patients of
the Holmes County General Health District at outreach immunization
clinics such as administering immunizations; answering patient
questions; identifying possible health issues and referring
patients to other Health Department programs or community services;
responding to emergencies; etc. Makes home visits to children with
special health care needs in order to assessthe physical, mental,
emotional, and social needs of the children and their families;
provides nursing services and monitors the health conditions of
children and families; makes referrals to and collaborates with
other programs, agencies, and health care providers; schedules
appointments with physicians, service teams, and other health care
professionals; initiates Complex Medical Help (CMH) program
diagnostic and treatment services; assists families in locating and
applying for services; participates in case conference and reviews;
works to ensure family understanding and cooperation; etc. Promotes
the HCGHD Programs by informing others about it through
in-services, community events, health fairs, pamphlets, etc.
Prepares and maintains records, reports, and other documentation
related to assigned programs in order to comply with policies and
procedures and to ensure quality of care; keeps current with
program policies and procedures, activities, and changes Maintains
required licensure and certification. Demonstrates regular and
predictable attendance. Meets all job safety requirements and all
applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential
functions. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS: Must have an
associates or bachelors degree in nursing and hold licensure in the
State of Ohio as a registered nurse. Must have at least one (1)
year of work experience as a nurse. Public Health nursing
experience is preferred. Bilingual candidates are a plus. BENEFITS:
The HCGHD offers a family friendly, flexible work environment with
a competitive benefits package. Employees are awarded 12 paid
holidays, vacation time, personal time, and sick time.
Additionally, we offer health insurance, dental insurance, vision
insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and an employee
assistance program. Retirement plan is provided through OPERS. The
HCGHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services.
Position is open until filled
Keywords: Holmes County General Health District, Newark , Public Health Nurse, Healthcare , Millersburg, Ohio
