Public Health Nurse Supervisor

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027.

The Department of Public Health is seeking to hire a

Public Health Nurse Supervisor.

The California Children's Services (CCS) Public Health Nurse Supervisor position is based at the Butte County Public Health office in Chico. The selected candidate will oversee the CCS Program staff and is an integral member of the Community Health Division leadership team.

Experience with California Children's Services and case management is highly desirable.

Note: A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant's education, training and experience (full-time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process. All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions MUST also be included and detailed in the  Work Experience  section of this application.  

See Resume  is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question.

FLSA:
Exempt

Under general direction, plans, supervises, organizes, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff performing a variety of nursing care services in the examination and treatment of clients in various settings including health assessments, case management, care coordination, instruction, counseling and referral services, and education to high risk and special populations for the prevention and mitigation of diseases and adverse health conditions;

assumes programmatic and budgetary responsibility for assigned public health nursing program(s); provides responsible staff support to management in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general direction from the Community Health Division Director or designee. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative staff.

This is the full supervisory-level class in the Public Health Nurse series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized public health nursing programs and services with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of assigned staff and for oversight of a variety of public health nursing programs and are responsible for providing professional level support to management in a variety of areas.

Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff responsible for the provision of public health nursing care services, including health assessments, case management, care coordination, instruction, counseling and referral services, and education to high risk and special populations for the prevention and mitigation of diseases and adverse health conditions; performs professional nursing duties in support of public health programs.
• Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion; acts as preceptor for nursing students from local colleges as they complete their clinical experience in community nursing.
• Trains staff in work and safety procedures and in the operation and use of equipment; implements training procedures and standards.
• Monitors operations and activities of assigned program(s) or functional area of responsibility; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; provides recommendations concerning best practices