The Mercer County Health District is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to serve as our Director of Nursing. This leadership position oversees all public health nursing programs and services, including communicable disease prevention and investigation, immunization clinics, school health initiatives, and community health programs.
The Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership, supervises nursing staff, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, manages program budgets and grants, develops policies and procedures, and collaborates with community partners to improve public health outcomes. This position also serves as a key member of the agency’s management team, helping guide organizational planning and decision-making.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license and valid driver’s license.
Experience in supervision and direction of others is preferred, but equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Benefits: Health insurance starting on first day of hire, paid vacation and sick leave, fourteen paid holidays, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), and optional Deferred Compensation.
Salary: Negotiable.
Please send resume and cover letter to Michelle Kimmel: mkimmel@mchdohio.org
Job Applications can be downloaded here: Ohio Civil Service Application