Public Health Nurse Supervisor

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Join Our Forward-Thinking Local Health Office!
Help us ensure that our Springfield District Office-serving communities in parts of Windham and Windsor counties-is a healthy place to live, learn, work, and play. We are seeking a Public Health Nurse Supervisor to oversee community-level immunization and infectious disease prevention efforts, with a strong focus on advancing health equity. This role includes supervision of program staff.

We are committed to building and maintaining a multicultural and diverse workforce that reflects the populations we serve.

The Public Health Nurse Supervisor plans, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the work of staff engaged in the full scope of professional public health nursing.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading community and population-based interventions
• Overseeing licensed care management services
• Guiding data collection, analysis, and program planning
• Directing outreach, health promotion activities, and prevention strategies
• Supporting efforts to mitigate disease and foster healthy lifestyles
• Performing related duties as assigned

This position reports directly to the District Director and serves as a key member of the Springfield District leadership team. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive, professionally engaging, and healthy work environment.
Starting salary may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position,
Public Health Nurse Supervisor (Job Requisition #53925), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Chad Spooner oner .

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

The Division of Local Health works to preserve and improve the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters. The Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person's strength, assets, and values. The Division of Local Health is committed to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices as we work towards the elimination of health and health care disparities.

TELEWORK
State of Vermont telework policy requires at least three days a week working in the office. The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment which combines both in person and remote work. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit and complies with State of Vermont policy. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.

MISSION - Promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity, protecting against disease and injury, and preparing for health emergencies.

VISION - All people and communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health and well-being.

VALUES

• Equity:
  We aim to center health justice and address racism and all forms of oppression in our programs and policies, our approach to collaboration, and how we build and nurture our workforce.
• Collaboration:
  
  We engage with staff and partners to understand complex problems and design responsive solutions.
• Inclusion:
  We support a culture of belonging and diversity where people are valued, trusted, and able to be their authentic selves.
• Harmony:
  We endorse a balanced, thoughtful, and intentional work environment that allows employees to care for themselves, their families, and the people they serve.
• Data:
  We strive for scientific excellence and cultural responsiveness in the collection, analysis, sharing and use of data.

Duties may be performed in a variety of settings including but not limited to clinics locations and office. Incumbents may be exposed to infectious diseases and blood borne pathogens. Essential skills include the personal ability to endure stress, act judiciously in personally acting upon or directing others in emergency situations, demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply techniques for varying behaviors, including, but…