What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse Program Manager - Health and Human Services Behavioral Health position at Marion County, OR?
Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
Are you a dedicated nursing professional with a passion for behavioral health? Do you have a proven track record in leadership and program management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
At Marion County Health and Human Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our patients struggling with behavioral health disorders. We are seeking a skilled Nurse Program Manager to lead our dynamic medical team and support the success of our behavioral health programs.
If you’re ready to make an impact and lead a team committed to excellence in behavioral health care, we want to hear from you!
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESProfessional position requiring the application of nursing practices, public health, quality improvement processes, management, and organizational principles. Specialized knowledge and licensing in nursing is required. Responsibilities include managing several program/service area budgets, contracts, and compliance laws, rules and regulations. Responsibilities also include supervision of licensed nursing and other licensed or non-licensed program staff, and planning and development of programs.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of a Public Health Division Director, or designee, who assigns and oversees work, establishes goals and reviews results obtained for overall effectiveness and for meeting department and county objectives.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises full supervision for supervisory, professional, technical and support staff. May also supervise interns and volunteers.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following
Provides clinical oversight to the Medical Team and Nursing staff
- Provide support and oversight to contracted psychiatrists and licensed mental health nurse practitioners.
- Serve as the liaison between Medical Services Team and Adult & Child BH Program Managers.
- Supervise Nursing staff and medical team support.
- Assist with policy and procedure development, incident report reviews and monitor OAR and ORS changes related to this scope of work.
- Ensure compliance with insurance regulations, telehealth rules and drug formularies
- Schedules the med team and addresses staffing issues
- Inventory and ordering medications and supplies
- Provides education and training, monitors BLS status for nurses
- Addresses complaints, medication errors, incident reports and performs a root cause analysis
- Audits MARs
- Meets with staff regularly, documents clinical supervision, and provides performance evaluations annually
- Responsible for direct services provided in assigned area; including service development; service delivery; compliance with payer requirements; staff workload.
- Personnel management: including recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, new employee orientation, disciplinary action, monitor nursing practice.
- Familiar with licensing board requirements for all supervised licensed staff
- Utilize quality improvement process to improve services
- Provide administrative management; leave time approval; purchasing; risk management; employee safety; quality assurance.
- Provides for team development, conflict resolution. Effectively manages change; serves as a role model.
- Responsible for monitoring and negotiating contracts/grants and their performance
- Ensures EHR adoption among team, provides feedback to EHR team and trains staff.
Other requirements include:
- Participates in required trainings, meetings, and communications.
- Communicates effectively in writing, conversation, and presentations, and tailors message to the audience.
- Participate in department or division committees as appropriate
- Monitors, develops, and manages budget
- Monitors contracted pharmacy usage, runs and reviews access reports
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor/manager.
- May provide 24/7 supervisor coverage on rotating basis.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- Bachelor's degree in a specific professional health field related to the position; AND
- Three years of Registered Nursing (RN) experience, including one year of leadwork experience; OR Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
- Possession of Oregon Nursing License or obtain the license within 60 days of hire.
- Healthcare Professional CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
- Must possess and maintain proof of personal automobile liability insurance, at a minimum, in the amount required by Oregon Law (ORS Chapter 806) as may be required to utilize personal vehicle.
- Selected applicants will be required to provide college transcripts at interview.
- Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification.
- This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
- This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
- This assignment is not represented by a union.
- This is a full-time position, which is not eligible for overtime.
- Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practice, population-based health and continuous quality improvement.
Thorough knowledge of Tier 2 competencies for public health professionals (Public Health Foundation, 2014); principles in related public health services; State of Oregon Administrative Rules related to specialized public health service area(s); public health administration; health integration practices; supervision and performance management; leadership, wellness, team dynamics and staff development; program planning and budgeting, fiscal management; organizational processes and design; and budget and grant preparation and administration.
Skills to negotiate, compromise, facilitate, problem solve and provide conflict resolution; coach, mentor and train individuals and teams; develop and implement policies and procedures; effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Abilities to perform independently in a fast paced, team based environment; effectively provide leadership, guidance and delegate to individuals and teams; lead and supervise other supervisory staff; interpret and apply pertinent provisions of Federal, State and County statues, rules and regulations related to the program services overseen; oversee service planning, coordination, utilization of resources, promote intended goals and outcomes; direct continuous quality improvement efforts; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees countywide, clients, government agencies, community groups, partners, and the public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Drives a motor vehicle in the performance of duties and to off-site meetings and trainings; uses depth perception; sits; stands; moves about the work area; lifts and carries up to 20 lbs. up to 300 feet; pushes and pulls up to 30 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 50 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors and shades; hears a normal speech level; able to hear through stethoscope; may encounter cold when handling vaccines, may be exposed to heat; uneven and wet areas when leaving the building to attend meetings, chemicals if cleaning an area.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
- One of the following:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
- Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
- Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
- In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
- A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
- Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
