Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Responsibilities: Exercises line supervision over multiple registered nurses by training, scheduling, formally evaluating performance and issuing discipline.
Also performs direct nursing service by independently providing professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools.
Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management.
Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code.
MUST HAVE SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE! 1.
Performance Management  Responsible for the supervision and performance management of assigned staff members, which typically include a variety of nursing staff, outreach workers and other allied health professionals  Provides effective communication; establishes clear expectations; promotes accountability and responsibility within the team;  Empowers the team members to be responsive to their customers in provision of care; employs a style of leadership that elicits staff participation  Ensures a well-planned and implemented orientation program for new staff 2.
Clinical Service & Oversight  Schedules clinics and other public health activities  Schedules clinical staff and prioritizes the use of nursing resources in meeting demands for patient care and community needs  Assigns nursing staff for field activities  Provides direct nursing services to clients when necessitated by scheduling needs or special considerations, including the administration of adult and childhood immunizations.
 Assesses the need for in-services and schedules staff accordingly  Provides information and training to staff on new and existing policies and procedures  Addresses client complaints and/or special needs  Ensures that efficient and effective systems are in place to provide quality patient care in a patient/user friendly environment  Analyzes internal and external factors that may impact the delivery of essential public health services 3.
Healthcare Programs  In cooperation and collaboration with the District Director, PH Nurse Manager, and District Leadership Team may plan, develop, organize, and direct nursing and public health care programs and activities.
Uses the Quad Council’s Core Community/Public Health Nurse Competencies (2018) as an evidence base for practice.
 May represent District on various committees, task forces, and/or projects both within and outside the agency  Works collaboratively with District healthcare programs to support population and public health program initiatives  Promotes population health by facilitating a holistic community health improvement process with community agencies/partners to achieve public health goals based on defined strategic plan, goals and objectives 4.
Program Assessment & Other Duties  Assists in strategic planning process, assesses community health status, collects and analyzes data; implements and monitors science- based quality initiatives  Effectively assesses staff/community partner training/technical needs and designs/coordinates appropriate training presentation/materials  Maintains current knowledge of practice in field of Communicable Disease/Population Health; participates in continuing education opportunities; meets continuing education requirements of the Virginia Board of Nursing  Use data related to the determinants of health and community resources to plan for, analyze, and evaluate community‐oriented and population‐level programs  May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration, which may include communicable disease investigation, ability to be fit tested for an N95 or other respirator, ability to don/doff PPE, support emergency shelters, and other duties Provides leadership, clinical operations management, and supervision of clinical team members.
Work is performed with minimal supervision and decisions are made independently.
Consults with supervisor for complex or non-routine matters.
Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia or compact state.
If a new graduate, must obtain RN license within 90 days of the date of hire or subject to termination per the regulations governing the practice of nursing.
Requires BLS certification.
Requires adherence to all safety policies including a review of immunizations, driver safety policies, and all other state policies.
 Knowledge and demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff in the areas of public health nursing and population health  Knowledge of grants, case management, ambulatory clinic services, and agencies/programs that support the underserved and underinsured populations  Knowledge of public and community health principles, and of nursing and health care programs  Knowledge of nursing theories related to improving the health of the community  Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite  BSN and Masters in Public Health or related field Bi-lingual and experience with diverse cultures preferred Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $40.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Clinic * In-person Work Location: In person