Nurse Planner, Area Health Education Center - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Company: Ohio University
Job Location: Athens, Ohio
Category: Health and Medical Services
Type: Full-Time
Business Title
Nurse Planner, Area Health Education Center - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and attach the required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by the posting close date.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number: 2016470T
Department Summary
About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:
Mission:
We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio.
Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embracing public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations.
Vision:
A healthier Ohio, empowered by compassionate osteopathic physicians.
With our graduates and partners, we advance care and knowledge to improve the health of our communities. Our culture is built upon resiliency, courage and compassion. Our physicians humanize each patient encounter, bridging the gap between therapeutics, medical technologies, health systems, care delivery and disparity.
Essential Values:
These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.
Our Campuses:
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses
Why Choose Ohio University?
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits
About Community Health Programs
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/community-health
About the Area Health Education Center
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/offices/appalachia-health
Position Summary:
The Nurse Planner supports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of continuing nursing education and interprofessional continuing medical education activities associated with the Rural Health Transformation Workforce Pipeline Grant. This position is grant-funded, with up to five years of funding subject to annual approval through a renewal process.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist with ensuring compliance with continuing education accreditation standards, organizational policies, and grant requirements.
- Contribute to educational needs assessments.
- Support interprofessional planning committees.
- Assist with documentation, reporting, and evaluation of grant-supported education activities.
- Collaborate with project leadership, faculty, and community partners to align continuing education with rural workforce development goals.
Position Profile
Develops, implements, promotes, and evaluates health education and screening programs to prevent illness and promote the health of the campus community.
Level Summary
Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.
Fiscal Responsibilities
May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.
Problem Solving
Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.
Independence of Action
Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience. Healthcare professionals must hold, or be eligible for, appropriate licensure as required by position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to pass an FBI/BCI enhanced background check to organization's standards is required
- Valid RN license from the state of Ohio is required
- Eligibility to function as a Nurse Planner under accreditation standards is required
- Master's degree in nursing, public health, education, or a related field is preferred
- Experience in continuing education, professional development, program planning, or community health is preferred
Department
HCOM - Community Health Programs
Pay Rate:
This position is grant-funded, with up to five years of funding subject to annual approval through a renewal process. The approved hiring range for this position is $51,281 to $67,947. Offers outside of this range require additional approvals. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate's education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position. Pay is accompanied by Ohio University's generous benefits package, which includes: Free tuition for employees and dependents Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, prescription, vision, dental, orthodontia, and life insurance An excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution Wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a robust employee assistance program Paid parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more Additional information is available at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
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https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator
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See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance.
Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents.
Pay Grade
17
Pay Range
$51,281.00-$85,325.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Category: Administrative Special at-will appointment
Job Family
Health Services
Job Sub Family
Health Education & Outreach
Job Level
IC3
Job Open Date
08/10/2026
Posting End Date: 08/30/2026
Planning Unit: Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional after-hours, weekend, and travel as needed. Flexplace and flextime arrangements may be available for this position.
Months
12 month
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
This position is grant-funded, with up to five years of funding subject to annual approval through a renewal process.
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jordyn Boyer, jboyer@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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