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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE EDUCATOR

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified ... Provides Care Coordination for high risk maternal and child health clients and their families.

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FATHERHOOD ENGAGEMENT CLINICIAN

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$35K - $42K/yr

Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified ... maternal and child health. Licenses/Certifications Required * Professional Licensure eligible ...

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How much do maternal public health jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for maternal public health in Indiana is $75,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,600.00 and $84,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a maternal public health?

A Maternal Public Health job focuses on improving the health and well-being of pregnant individuals, mothers, and infants. Professionals in this field work on public health initiatives, research, education, and policy development to address maternal health disparities and promote better outcomes. They may collaborate with healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations to implement programs that support prenatal care, postpartum health, and family planning. Roles can vary from advocacy and program management to epidemiology and clinical coordination.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in maternal public health?

Professionals in Maternal Public Health spend their days designing, implementing, and evaluating programs to improve health outcomes for mothers and infants. Daily tasks often include analyzing health data, collaborating with healthcare providers and community organizations, developing educational materials, and conducting outreach or advocacy. You may also be involved in policy development, grant writing, and monitoring the effectiveness of ongoing interventions. This role often requires balancing fieldwork in community settings with office-based planning and analysis, ensuring programs are evidence-based and tailored to community needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in maternal public health, and why are they important?

To excel in Maternal Public Health, a strong background in public health, maternal and child health, epidemiology, and a relevant degree such as an MPH or equivalent is essential. Familiarity with data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS), public health surveillance systems, and relevant certifications like CPH often enhance effectiveness. Critical soft skills include cultural competence, collaboration, and strong communication to engage diverse communities and multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are vital for successfully designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that improve maternal and child health outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Maternal Public Health job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $75,799 per year, or $36.4 per hour.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE EDUCATOR

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion Countyexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Division:HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Sub-Division: MCPHD
FLS Status: ((JOB_REQUISITION_CUSTOM27))
Req ID: 26403
Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: hrmail@hhcorp.org.
Job Role Summary
This position is responsible for comprehensive nursing services that promote the health and well-being of residents in Marion County by providing preventive, therapeutic, and educative follow-up to clients in homes, schools, workplace and/or community sites. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) works with individuals and families to promote health and wellness through assessments, counseling and prevention services. Representing Community-Based Care (CBC), the PHN will work with many different departments at Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD). Working with a diverse population with different cultural backgrounds and varied languages, the PHN must be flexible and adaptive in providing continuity of care. In order to effectively perform the job, the PHN will require a BSN and a variety of nursing skills. The PHN will represent the MCPHD in a professional manner.
Job Duties
Responsibility 1: 55% - Interview client to assess immediate needs of the client and/or family. Health history is recorded; nursing care plans are developed; referrals are made to appropriate agencies and the continuity of care for the client/family is maintained through home visitation and follow-up.
  1. Provides health education and counseling to individuals and groups. Participates as a team member to provide disease prevention guidelines and surveillance of health practices with regard to physiological, psychological and social processes.
  2. Provides comprehensive case management and coordinates services provided by a multidisciplinary approach using MCPHD resources and community resources. Initiates appropriate referrals to agencies/organizations based on needed client services/supplies.
  3. Collaborates and coordinates nursing services with other community agencies, organizations, health care providers and social services.
  4. Provides Care Coordination for high risk maternal and child health clients and their families. Collaborates with the Community Health Worker about interaction with client and family. Provides education to clients and relatives related to parenting, nutrition, health care, prenatal care, breastfeeding, safety, substance abuse and other subjects needed by the client.
  5. Provides home visits to conduct a comprehensive postpartum and newborn physical assessment to mothers and infants. Provides support and education on newborn growth and development.
  6. Provides services to TB clients that include: epidemiological case finding, coordinating the distribution of medications; monitoring therapy compliance; providing patient education; communicating with physician; collaboration with TB control epidemiologist; and monitors the Outreach Community Health Worker activities with directly observed therapy.
  • Follows MCPHD/CBC Standards of Nursing Care.
  • Documentation must be clear and concise and recorded in a timely manner. Electronic medical records require the use of typing and computer skills.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
  • Must be able to maintain a varied caseload - i.e., prenatal, infant/child, communicable disease, TB, refugee, chronic disease, etc.
  • Must be able to accept direction and work with other members of the team.
  • Must be able to maintain client confidentiality and client records are properly stored. Follows HIPAA requirements.

Responsibility 2: 20% - Performs appropriate diagnostic procedures, treatment regimens, and administers injections and medications according to physician orders and/or MCPHD protocols and policies.
  1. Delivers Nurse of the Day (NOD) services as assigned. NOD is a walk-in service that is provided to assist the community with services such as blood pressure screening, counseling and education, referrals for needed services, infant, child and adult vaccines, TB testing and medication follow-up.
  2. Administers vaccines in immunization clinic. Vaccines are administered safely and accurately.
  3. Provides services through other clinic assignments, i.e., Refugee, etc. Obtains blood pressure, blood draws for various testing and collects other data and develops information from the health history for follow-up. Performs a variety of related procedures.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing from a NLN accredited college
  • 1 or more years of previous nursing experience - preferred
  • Computer skills including typing skills of a minimum of 30 words per minute.
  • Current Indiana RN license
  • CPR certified

Licenses/Certifications Required
  • Current Indiana RN license
  • CPR certified
  • Requires a valid Indiana Driver's license
  • Requires access to own vehicle and current automobile insurance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to function independently; set priorities; flexibility
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Work effectively in stressful situations
  • Requires excellent organizational skills
  • Considerable decision-making, good judgment, assessment ability, prioritization skills.
  • Requires good problem-solving skills.
  • Must be flexible in working with a variety of community partners.
  • Requires skills in effective interpersonal communication in a multi-cultural setting.
  • Requires ongoing knowledge of Marion County communities and agencies.
  • Work collaboratively and diplomatically with colleagues, personnel, and the public.
  • Must maintain confidentiality of information according to HIPAA.
  • Ability to deal effectively with demands of clients, agencies, community partners and government entities.

Working Environment
  • Unconfined sitting - client interviews, computer data entry (charting), etc., standing or walking to and from community sites; climbing stairs; steady use of hands or fingers; lifting, carrying, etc. with arms and legs (possibly as much as 20 pounds).
  • May be exposed to substandard and unsanitary living conditions.
  • May be exposed to allergens of all types (i.e., pets, dust, smoke, etc.)
  • May be exposed to communicable disease, blood, and other bodily fluids.
  • In adverse weather conditions may be requested to make home visits for medication directly observed therapy and directly observed preventative therapy (DOT/DOPT).
  • Required to wear N-95 masks in situations where client is considered infectious.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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