Public Health Nursing Director

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
 

• Performs a broad range of management and administrative duties related to assigned programs.
   
• Provides direction and oversight for public health programs and activities, including California Children Services, Public Health Nursing Services, and Public Health Clinic Services.
   
• Develops, evaluates and monitors program objectives and goals, and coordinates efforts to implement changes to policies and practices.
   
• Coordinates and resolves differences between assigned programs.
   
• Negotiates with the State over grant proposals and program budgets.
   
• Reviews, corrects and signs of program invoices for submission to the State.
   
• Meets with State staff associated with programs managed and conducts program audits.
   
• Reviews and responds to State program audits and compliance reports.
   
• Represents the County at local, regional and State meetings and conferences.
   
• Plans, schedules, assigns, evaluates, and directs the work of professional nursing staff and other public health staff engaged in carrying out program activities.
   
• Advises staff on the interpretation and application of program and agency policies and public health laws and regulations.
   
• Investigates and analyzes data for development and operation of special programs.
   
• Coordinates services County wide with schools and private and public agencies.
   
• Represents the Health Department on community boards and organizations.
   
• Addresses local groups on public health matters.

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in a position with the responsibility for organizing and directing the work of others. (A Master's degree in Nursing, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience).

Education:
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in nursing or a closely related field.

License:

• Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license.
   
• Possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California, Board of Registered Nurses within one year of hire. 
   
• Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
  
  THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B MERCED COUNTY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
   
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
   
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
   
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
   
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
   
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
   
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
   
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
   
• Represent the County with the community and other agencies.
   
• Make presentations.
   
• Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
   
• Function as the Director of Public Health Nursing pursuant to the requirements of the State of California and the California Administrative Code.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of public health, medical health care services, health education and fiscal, personnel and program management.
   
• Principles, methods, and procedures of general nursing and of public health nursing.
   
• State, Local and federal laws governing the provision of public health services.
   
• Causes, means of transmission, and method of control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and tuberculosis.
   
• Means of conserving child and maternal health and life, including the care of disabled children.
   
• The sociological and cultural problems involved in public health nursing.
   
• Community demography and needs and resources related to public health.
   
• Budget development and fiscal planning and control.
   
• Contract administration and monitoring.
   
• Principles of supervision, training, and staff evaluation.

Ability to: 

• Develop, organize and implement program goals and objectives.
   
• Develop and monitor program budgets.
   
• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned professional nursing and public health staff.
   
• Train, assist, and direct professionals in planning and executing programs.
   
• Develop, analyze and interpret program data.
   
• Utilize and coordinate local resources for assigned programs.
   
• Perform program planning and evaluation work.
   
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
   
• Effectively represent assigned programs with the public, committees, community organizations, and other government agencies.
   
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Salary : $117,915 - $143,499