Public Health Nurse Director

Job Details: Job Location: Lapeer County Health Department

• Lapeer, MI, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $36.63 - $52.26Hourly, LAPEER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE DIRECTOR/NURSE ADMINISTRATOR General Summary Under the supervision of the Director/Health Officer, plans, develops, administers, and evaluates nursing programs which conform to the goals and objectives of the department and the regulations and standards of state and federal agencies and third-party funding sources. Directs the professional nursing and support staff who provide clinic and educational services to clients within the County. Responsible for the administrative functions of the division including the development and administration of a number of program budgets.

Essential Functions

As manager of a large staff of nursing and support personnel, performs and oversees the personnel management functions of employment interviewing and selection, training, assigning functions, scheduling, reviewing and evaluating performance, and addressing employee relations issues. Ensures the development and provision of departmental educational programs (orientation and staff development) that is consistent with agency operational needs.

Supervises staff directly or through subordinate supervisors to assure a high quality of professional service, maintain health standards, and monitor performance in relation to goals and objectives. Works with supervisors to ensure adequate professional development and in-service training for all staff. Oversees and participates in the continuing in-service education activities.

Works with the Director/Health Officer to identify the need for new programs to serve the population and plans program content, staffing needs, budget, range of services to be provided, and the goals and objectives of such services. Plans, directs and supervises the provision of public health services in such areas as immunization, communicable disease control, sexually transmitted diseases, maternal and child health, and women’s health.

Assesses needs and resources, and develops program plans accordingly. Collaborates with other health and social agencies to achieve community health goals. Prepares the preliminary division budget for multiple programs and monitors a large number of budgets for conformity to expenditure checkpoints. Reviews, and approves for payment, invoices for division expenditures, time submitted for payroll, and travel vouchers.

Directs the evaluation and maintenance of proper documentation for services rendered, as required by state and federal agencies and third-party funding sources. Reviews activity reports and health records prepared by nursing staff for accuracy and completeness and assesses the quality of services provided. Supervises the preparation of evaluation and activity reports and clinical documentation prepared by staff.

Ensures the development and implementation of policies and protocols for all nursing programs. Enforces compliance with program agency policies. Ensures compliance with the requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, managed care companies, accrediting bodies, and department policies. Conducts trend/statistical analysis of client data in developing new or revised program content.

Summarizes activity for management review, prepares funding proposals, and ensures compliance to funding terms and conditions. Seeks out available grants, compiles data, and prepares grant applications to support new programs to ensure maximum funds to meet the public health needs of the County. Serves as liaison with various local, state and federal agencies concerning public health nursing and public health-related matters.

Regularly confers with other public health representatives to resolve problems of mutual concerns and eliminate any duplication of efforts. Represents the department to the public, speaking to community group, explaining health concern matters, and encouraging support for programs. Attends Board of Commissioner meetings upon request.

Prepares reports and requests to be presented to the board and serves as a resource on public health issues. Reviews the literature and attends conferences and seminars to keep current on new practices and methods in the public health nursing field as well as nursing standards and regulations. Ensures that clinical documentation regarding clients is kept secure and confidential and maintained consistent with Health Department policies and procedures.

Endorses the mission, philosophy, and purpose of the department and programs. Other Functions None listed This may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed.

Duties and responsibilities

may be added, deleted or modified at any time.Qualifications: Employment Qualifications Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Prefer a master’s degree in Administration or Health Care. Experience: Five years of professional nursing experience, at least two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; and at least two years Community Health nursing preferred.

Qualifications

Knowledge of population-based health principles, issues and practices. Skill at working with people to engender team function to better serve the public. Skill in implementing practices to meet the needs of populations over a short period of time (i.e., mass vaccination clinics). Knowledge of the public health system within the state of Michigan.

Knowledge of Nursing Practice and its application to both individuals and populations. Skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and CANVA. Skill in developing materials for client education and promoting services. Other Requirements: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.

Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license. The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in the job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

FLSA Status: Exempt Worker’s Compensation Code: 8832 Occupational Employment Statistical Code: 15008 Physical Requirements {This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements and working conditions. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements}.

Ability to access office files. Ability to enter and access information using a computer Ability to travel throughout the County to various locations. Effectively communicate in writing and orally. Working Conditions: Works in office conditions and travels to other locations to attend meetings and conferences.