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City of Worcester

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Worcester, MA · On-site

$115K - $158K/yr

This includes guiding and directing department staff to implement data and science based public ... Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Excellent organizational skills * Demonstrated ...

Greene County Public Health

Public Health Nurse

Xenia, OH · On-site

$32 - $38/hr

Ability to apply critical thinking, adapt to change and make evidence-based decisions or form ... Communicate in a respectful manner both written and orally, in person, and through electronic means ...

City of New York

Public Health Advisor

Brooklyn, NY · Hybrid

The Newborn Home Visiting Program (NHVP), in an effort to promote the agency's Take Care New York ... based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension ...

Pbjcal

$65K - $101K/yr

Coordinates community-based educational events by establishing partnerships with community ... public health outreach efforts. * Monitors operations and service delivery at community-based ...

Door County, WI

Public Health Nurse

Sturgeon Bay, WI · On-site

$71K - $81K/yr

Job Summary The Public Health Nurse delivers population-based and community-oriented nursing ... Fieldwork may require travel throughout the county, including visits to homes, schools, and ...

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How much do home based public health writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for home based public health writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Home Based Public Health Writer vs Public Health Content Specialist?

AspectHome Based Public Health WriterPublic Health Content Specialist
CredentialsWriting certifications, public health knowledgePublic health degrees, communication skills
Work EnvironmentRemote, home-basedOffice or remote, often collaborative
Employer & Industry UsageHealth organizations, nonprofits, freelanceGovernment agencies, healthcare providers

The Home Based Public Health Writer primarily focuses on creating written content remotely, often freelance or contract-based, with an emphasis on health communication. In contrast, the Public Health Content Specialist may work in a more collaborative environment, developing and managing health information for organizations. Both roles require public health knowledge and strong writing skills, but their work settings and responsibilities differ.

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Infographic showing various Home Based Public Health Writer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,001 per year, or $38.9 per hour.
Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse

District Health Department #10

Lake City, MI • On-site

$28.88 - $36.59/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Description
Working independently and with minimal supervision, provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups in assigned program(s.) Conducts professional planning and evaluation and implements actions directed toward goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and health status improvement for individuals, families and communities. Collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to achieve desirable outcomes for families and communities. Nursing interventions occur at individual, family, community and system levels depending upon position responsibilities and issues involved.
Essential Duties
  • Promotes health of individuals, families and community through advocacy, education and/or counseling.
  • Utilizes skilled nursing to provide essential and community-based public health services in assigned program area(s.)
  • Organizes and provides assigned program-specific nursing services to individuals and/or families, directly or through referrals to appropriate services.
  • Documents services utilizing program forms and/or electronic health records, in accurate and timely manner.
  • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates services and outcomes of care on an ongoing basis.
  • Conducts research, case investigations, or case management utilizing advanced nursing principles and evidence-based decision making.
  • Collaborates with health care providers and community partners, as well as other health department staff to improve individual and population health.
  • Participates in mentoring new staff and allied health professional students.
  • Exercises significant independence and initiative in performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction.
  • Maintains professional knowledge, and keeps current on assigned program rules, regulations, protocols, and practices to ensure continual compliance and quality improvement, including specific program MPR's and 340B program requirements.

Other Duties & Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary in response to emergencies, workloads or staffing shortages. Works flexible hours as needed.
  • Participates in Emergency Preparedness Incident Command System (ICS) as assigned.
  • Supports other program and office functions as necessary to ensure effective customer and community service.
  • Maintains up-to-date vaccines including flu (influenza,) in accordance with CDC guidelines: Recommended Vaccines for Healthcare Workers.

Requirements
  • Graduation from accredited professional nursing program. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
  • Advanced nursing skill and knowledge of public health policies, procedures and practices at a level normally acquired through two years of related, professional experience.
  • Current license to practice as registered nurse from Michigan Board of Nursing.
  • Ability to enter, retrieve and manage client data, notes and care plans in electronic health records, and other online or network databases or logs.
  • Ability to plan and organize own work and accomplish multiple tasks in accordance with established practice and professional standards.
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities and families.
  • Communication and writing skills necessary to interview and instruct clients, conduct professional presentations, write care plans and reports, and collaborate with community partners.
  • Manual dexterity and feeling by touch necessary to pick, pinch, and palpate; and grasp and use small instruments.
  • Reliable transportation with valid Michigan driver's license and certificate of insurance to travel to other locations for work, training, meetings, and/or home or site visits.

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