Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Help us ensure that Rutland District Office-serving communities in Rutland County-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 will lead a dedicated, dynamic, and caring team of clinical and nonclinical staff towards improving population level health.

This is achieved through the delivery of essential public health services and programs such as chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, school health, and emergency preparedness.

The position is a member of the Rutland District leadership team and supervises five staff. The work involves extensive relationship building with staff, state partners, and community partners. Duties are performed under the supervision of a Public Health Services District Director. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on Vermonters' health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include performance management of nursing and non-nursing staff, coordination and implementation of local public health programs, as well as the provision of clinical direction to nursing staff. There is a focus on staff development, staff evaluation, program implementation, performance management, and evaluation of interventions to improve health outcomes.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed in the job specification, we believe a successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to lead implementation of population-level public health interventions in a culturally competent way.
• Demonstrated excellence in building collaborative relationships to address complex social issues that impact health.
• Strong project management, group facilitation, and communication skills.
• Strong supervision skills and considerable knowledge in conflict resolution, motivation and coaching skills.

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,…