Public Health Nursing Supervisor

Salary : $7,871.23 - $10,548.19 Monthly

Location : Weaverville, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400046

Department : Health and Human Services

Division : Public Health

Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Definition

The Public Health Nursing Supervisor is responsible to plan, coordinate and monitor assigned Public Health Nursing Programs; supervise and train nursing staff; to plan and conduct a variety of public health clinics and services; provide nursing, educational and health counseling services in collection with the control and prevention of disease and adverse health conditions; and to do related work as required.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

• Plan, organize and direct special public health programs such as : Immunization Program, California Children Services, communicable disease program. MCAH nursing, Health Care Program for Children in Foster care, nursing home visiting, and overall nursing practices. Contribute in the preparation of grant proposals and budgets.
• Provide supervision and training for assigned staff. Oversees and participates with the Immunization site and clinics; provides supervision for clinics.
• Participates and or supervises professional staff participating in meetings with "special needs" or "High-risk" populations.
• May address local groups and represent the department on community boards and in community organizations.
• Develops plans and direct resources consistent to programs goals and objectives; assists with determining funding needs for the program; develops and monitors program budget and county-wide program plans.
• Acts as the PHN Director in the provision of the Nurse Practice Act standards.
• Ensures County compliance with program requirements and State and Federal Laws and regulations; assists with the preparation of program and service policies and procedures.
• Plans, organizes and provides public health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting;
• Provides public health nursing expertise in a variety of settings, including collaboratives and coalitions
• Creates program and service policies and procedures.
• Provides referrals; teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; instructs clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention including follow-up, and immunization procedures.
• Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; works with the families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits.
• Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; identifies special health needs for assigned cases.
• Directs staff in recommending and implementing services; assists individuals and families with implementing physician recommendations.
• Directs staff in planning and performing epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, the community, and public health clinics.
• Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranges follow-up services based on findings; confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items.
• Works with multidisciplinary teams for the purpose of creating a plan of service for at risk families; works with community groups in identifying public health needs, developing needed public health services, and improving existing public health services; prepares reports and maintains records; complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Program planning, evaluation and development principles.

Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventive medicine.

Public Health issues and problems.

State laws relating to reporting and Child / Adult abuse.

Community aspects of public nursing including community resources and demography.

Nursing theory, principles, and practices.

Causes, treatment, prevention, and early detection of communicable or chronic diseases and handicapping conditions.

Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing public health.

Child growth and development theory and principles.

Cultural differences in health care.

Nutrition and preventative medical and health practices.

Community resources.

Medical terminology.

Medical equipment and supplies and their use.

Emergency care including CPR.

Use, administration, and effects of narcotics and medicines.

Social Services mission and programs.

Principles of Supervising and training and leading nursing staff.

Ability to :

Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities and services for an assigned service area or program.

Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations.

Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action.

Provide Supervision and Training for assigned staff.

Provide instruction in the prevention and control of diseases.

Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Assess the physical conditions of patients ranging from newborns to elderly.

Perform medical assessments.

Administer immunizations and to recognize their possible side effects.

Take medical histories.

Provide training for support staff and providers on proper care.

Work independently and as part of a team.

Maintain and interpret medical records and reports.

Give and follow oral and written instructions.

Work under conditions of changing priorities and tight time schedules.

Training and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be :

Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California Public Health certification requirements.

One (1) year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I / II with Trinity County.

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity is desirable.

Completion of a Master's Degree in Public Health, or a related health field, is desirable.

Special Requirements :

Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California.

Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in clinic, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; routine contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive in remote areas of the County in all weather conditions.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a supervisory position. Assignments include the supervision of all nursing staff, program planning, development and monitoring of public health programs Nursing Case Management and coordinating / consulting with social worker staff on the medical needs of clients for protective service programs (Adult Services / IHSS / Child Welfare Services), and act as the public health nursing director for the provision of the Nurse Practice Act. The incumbents also perform a wide scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I and II by the assignment of a higher level of public health program responsibilities and supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff.

REPORTS TO

Health Services Program Manager and / or higher level leadership staff.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Provides supervisory oversight and work of Public Health Nurse I / II and Community Health Nurse LVN and / or RN, and paraprofessional staff within the Health Services Branch.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).

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Salary : $7,871 - $10,548