Director of Public Health Nursing
Now HiringThe Director serves as the senior leader of the Nursing Division, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and clinical leadership for public health nursing programs and services. Reporting to the Health Commissioner, the Director supervises nursing staff, manages division budgets and resources, oversees grant-funded programs, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and promotes continuous quality improvement.
Key responsibilities include immunization services, communicable disease surveillance and response, vaccine programs, clinical operations, community outreach, emergency preparedness, and specialized programs such as Children with Medical Handicaps (CMH) and Project DAWN. The Director works collaboratively with healthcare providers, schools, community organizations, emergency response agencies, and government partners to improve public health outcomes.
Minimum qualifications: Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Ohio; minimum of five years of nursing experience; valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of insurance; and experience in program management, leadership, public speaking, community engagement, and partnership development.
Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; experience with public health program development and policy implementation; Incident Command System (ICS) training; proficiency in Microsoft Office; and strong written and verbal communication skills.
To apply, email your resume and application to Ben Avery at ben.avery@perrycountyohio.gov.
