Supervising Public Health Nurse

Title

Supervising Public Health Nurse

Chicago Department of Public Health

Syndemic Infectious Disease - STI Clinical Services

• Number of Positions: 1
• Starting Salary: $94,080
• Open to the public and City employees in bargaining unit 56.
• Location:
  
  Syndemic Infectious Disease - STI Clinical Serv
• Addresses:
  • Austin - 4909 W. Division Street
  • Lakeview - 2849 N. Clark Street
  • Roseland - 200
    
    E. 115th Street
• Hours:
  
  5 days, 7 hours
• Hours of Operation: M, W, F - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; T, TR - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.

The Supervising Public Health Nurse (SPHN) provides direct, on‑site clinical and operational leadership within a high‑volume STI public health clinic. This position requires full‑time, physical presence within the clinic to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of patient care services. Telework is not permitted for this role.

• On‑Site Clinical Supervision and Oversight (In‑Person Required)
  • Provide direct, real‑time supervision of PHNs and CMAs during active clinic operations.
  • Patient intake and registration workflow.
  • Clinical triage and acuity assessment.
  • Immunization administration.
  • Medication preparation and administration (including STI treatment).
  • Specimen collection (e.g., blood draws, swabs, urine collection).
  • EHR documentation accuracy and completeness.
  • Review and approve nursing care plans during active patient encounters.
  • Immediately intervene in patient safety events, adverse reactions, or complex clinical situations.
  • Ensure compliance with standing orders, scope of practice, and nursing standards.
  • Assign and adjust caseloads in real time based on patient volume and acuity.
  • Validate clinical competencies through direct observation.
  • Monitor adherence to infection prevention and control protocols, including PPE use, room turnover, and biohazard handling.
• Clinic Operational Leadership (On‑Site)
  • Lead daily clinical huddles and workflow coordination meetings.
  • Monitor patient flow and implement real‑time adjustments to reduce wait times and bottlenecks.
  • Ensure appropriate staffing coverage for high‑volume clinic sessions.
  • Provide direct support for complex patient scenarios, including symptomatic STI presentations and high‑risk exposures.
  • Collaborate with providers, disease intervention specialists (DIS), and front‑desk staff to ensure coordinated care delivery.
  • Participate in same‑day interdisciplinary case discussions.
• New Case Processing and Clinical Review (On‑Site Function)
  • Oversee new STI case processes, including verification of positive laboratory results, confirmation of treatment provided, and review of documentation completeness.
  • Timely referral to DIS.
  • Conduct on‑site chart audits for new and priority cases.
  • Ensure proper documentation of reportable conditions in compliance with public health regulations.
  • Validate that treatment aligns with CDC STI treatment guidelines.
  • Identify documentation deficiencies and provide immediate corrective coaching.
  • Escalate complex or high‑risk cases to clinical leadership as appropriate.
• Quality Assurance and On‑Site Reviews
  • Conduct routine and random on‑site chart reviews.
  • Monitor performance metrics including treatment timeliness, documentation completeness, and immunization compliance.
  • Specimen labeling and handling accuracy.
  • Lead corrective action planning for identified deficiencies.
  • Perform direct observation audits of medication preparation and administration, cold chain management, infection control practices, and readiness for regulatory inspections and audits.
  • Maintain clinic compliance with local, state, and federal public health standards.
• Staff Supervision and Performance Management
  • Provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentoring of PHNs and CMAs.
  • Conduct competency validations through in‑person observation.
  • Complete performance evaluations and provide performance improvement guidance.
  • Address staff performance issues promptly and in alignment with departmental policy.
  • Coordinate training for new hires and oversee orientation.
  • Act as escalation point for clinical decision‑making.
• Infection Prevention and Safety Oversight
  • Monitor infection control…