Nurse Case Supervisor (Public Health Nurse Supervisor - PN 20013810)

Nurse Case Supervisor 

(Public Health Nurse Supervisor)

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.

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What You'll Do:

Are you passionate about improving public health and leading programs that make a meaningful difference? We are seeking a collaborative leader to oversee specialized nursing services, guide clinical staff, strengthen community partnerships, and drive high-quality healthcare programs that support children and individuals with special health care needs. Duties include: 

Clinical Leadership & Program Oversight: 

• Lead and supervise nursing staff responsible for determining medical eligibility and authorizing specialized health care services. 
• Ensure programs comply with state and federal regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies. 
• Provide clinical direction and oversight for complex case review and treatment planning. 
• Provide technical assistance, policy guidance, and training to staff and healthcare partners.

Program Management & Strategic Planning: 

• Coordinate program operations, budgets, contracts, grants and special projects. 
• Manage grant activities, monitor budgets, and support initiatives that enhance healthcare services.
• Develop new programs and delivery models to improve access and outcomes. 

Policy Development & Compliance: 

• Interpret healthcare regulations and best practices to develop policies and operational procedures. 
• Ensure consistent application of program standards across staff, providers, and partner agencies. 
• Review legislative and regulatory changes and recommend program improvements. 

Community Partnerships & Stakeholder Collaboration: 

• Build and maintain relationships with local health departments, hospitals, physicians, providers and community organizations.
• Coordinate interagency agreements and collaborate on statewide healthcare initiatives. 
• Represent the program on advisory groups, committees, and professional organizations.
• Deliver presentations and educational materials to healthcare professionals and the public.
• Respond to inquiries and serve as a subject matter expert on specialized public health programs. 

Reporting, Analysis & Administration: 

• Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and program documentation.
• Analyze program data and provide recommendations to leadership for operational improvements.
• Monitor budgets, contracts, grants and key performance measures.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent exposure to periods of intense stress; extensive travel required; may be required to work evenings & weekends

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Option 1 (Must meet all of the bulleted criteria in this option):

• Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.

• 36 mos. relevant nursing exp. in community health/public health setting (e.g., home health, local health department, community health center, primary care clinic, rural health clinic).

• Completion of undergraduate core program in nursing to include one course in community health nursing or public health nursing and training in research methodologies or equivalent.

• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in monitoring program budgets. 

OR 

Option 2:

• 2 yrs. exp. as Public Health Nurse Specialist, 65541. 

OR 

Option 3:

• 2 yrs. exp. as Medical Review Nurse, 65441. 

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: Database Administration, Compliance Enforcement, Education, Grants Administration, Planning and Development

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Performance Management.

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.

Supplemental Information:

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 14, Step 1 of the Exempt Pay Range Schedule ($40.40 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($42.70 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:
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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.