Applications due by June 30, 2026.
Wyandot County Public Health is seeking an individual to fill an open Director of Nursing position. To be successful, applicants should be passionate about public health and ready to positively impact and improve the well-being of all who live, work, and play in Wyandot County.
Director of Nursing Wyandot County Public Health
Hours: Full-time position averaging 40 hours per week; Office hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, with
some morning, evening, and weekend hours as needed for program requirements, community meetings, and in times of
public health emergency.
Salary Range: $35-$45/hour (with BSN)
Responsibilities: The Director of Nursing of Wyandot Public Health reports to the Administrator of Wyandot
County Public Health. Develops, plans, and coordinates major public health nursing programs, independently
monitors program activities, develops, and implements nursing program policies and procedures with
administrative approval, arranges nursing contract services, determines program and client needs and formulates
services/activities to meet needs, evaluates program effectiveness, and participates in program activities. The
Director of Nursing oversees 10+ staff members. Successful candidates will have a passion for public health
programs and a desire to see nursing division activities improve and thrive.
Under the direction of the Administrator/ the Health Commissioner, and in collaboration with the Fiscal Officer and Medical Director the Director of Nursing shall:
- Ensure compliance with applicable Board of Nursing laws.
- Develop and implement new rules and policies associated with nursing laws.
- Assure that Wyandot County Public Health meets State standards required by oversight of mandated nursing programs.
- Manage and direct all staff assigned to the nursing department.
- Provide in-service education to health department employees, other public agencies, and other health related facilities, and various community groups as needed.
- Manage writing nursing department grants and submitting them by date due. May appoint/delegate aid in grant preparation, needs assessments, or other grant related matters.
- Manage nursing department performance related to grant goals and objectives and submitting reports to
- Ohio Department of Health according to grant reporting schedule.
- Utilize performance management processes & techniques to improve effectiveness of programs.
- Represent Wyandot County Public Health at outside committees as needed.
Qualifications: The candidate must be a Registered Nurse with active licensure in the State of Ohio and have
current basic life support BLS training. BSN, leadership and grant writing experience preferred. The candidate
must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Office package, as well as charting computer programs. A
valid Ohio driver's license, reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance, and good driving record are
required.
Application Procedures: To apply, please send resume and cover letter to the Administrator at
wchealthdept@co.wyandot.oh.us or Wyandot County Public Health, 127-A South Sandusky Ave., Upper
Sandusky, OH 43351 by June 30, 2026.
Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider
Perks of Public Health:
- Flexible hours
- Remote work opportunities
- Paid thirty-minute lunch
- Paid fifteen-minute break(s)
- OPERS retirement package
- OPERS carried over counts towards seniority for time off calculation
- Federal holidays off
- Office training day on Columbus Day to allow for holiday off on Black Friday
- Continuing education CE opportunities possible via approved conferences
- High-deductible health insurance plans offered
- Organization contributes $2,000 to HSA for staff with single plan and $4,000 to HSA for family plan
- Professional licensure renewal reimbursement
- BLS renewal covered
- Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
- Option for cellphone reimbursement
Make a difference within Wyandot County:
- Participate in local events
- Interact with local agencies/organizations
- Our Sunshine Committee organizes regular staff outings
