What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nursing Supervisor II 118000701 position at Cumberland County, NC?
Position Overview
Perform supervisory work in planning, directing, data management, budgeting, training, counseling, and discipling and supervising Public Health clinics. This position supervises Maternity, Nutrition and Postpartum Newborn Home Visiting program (PPNBHV). Reports directly to the Director of Nursing and works cooperatively with all administrative staff including the Health Director, Deputy Health Director, Medical Director, and other supervisory staff to provide the most effective public health services to the community.
Examples of Duties
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide immediate day-to-day supervision and guidance over the Maternal Health Services Program of nursing, PPNBHV and Nutrition. Supervises five (5) Public Health Nurses, one (1) Nutritionist III (RD), and one (1) Medical Office Assistant.
- Manage daily operations to include staff assignments and coverage.
- Plan program initiatives for each contract addenda.
- Review program reports and plans for quality assurance.
- QA for the agency to include log reviews, AED monthly checks, yearly scale, and BP machine calibrations.
- Conduct clinic staff meetings and attend supervisor meetings.
- Prepare and manage budget.
- Partner with community-based organizations, providers, county/state departments and other community resources to assess and serve the community.
- Communicates emerging infectious control issues to the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, and Health Director.
- Work directly with the State Nurse Consultant.
- Write policies and procedures for programs.
- Must be able to interact with media and community partners with sensitivity to confidentiality and awareness of the need to protect the public health of the community.
Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s in Nursing and three years of Public Health nursing experience ( including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity) ; or graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and four years of Public Health nursing experience (including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity); or a Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of Public Health nursing experience (including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity); or graduation from a school of professional nursing and five years of professional nursing experience four of which must have been in Public Health (including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications - A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://naces.org.
College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs.
- Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health.
- Knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others.
- Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
- Ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions.
- Adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources.
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
