Public Health Nurse Manager

Under general supervision of the HHS-Practice Administrator in the Health Services Division of the Health & Human Services (HHS) Department, provides management of public health nursing services to SRPMIC Community Members with the goals of promoting and restoring health, preventing disease and disability as well as improving the quality of life.
This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

1. Workflow, Supervision and Management:
Oversees Public Health nursing operations and staff.

• Provides full technical and administrative supervision of Public Health nursing staff.
• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of Public Health nurses.
• Prepares work schedules and coordinates staff coverage, leave requests and on-call assignments as needed
• Monitors attendance, timecards and compliance with departmental expectations
• Conducts timely performance evaluations and provides coaching, mentoring and corrective action when necessary.
• Establishes goals, objectives and performance expectations for Public Health nursing staff.
• Ensures compliance with professional licensure requirements, standards of care, policies, procedures and documentation requirements.
• Provides orientation, training and ongoing staff development to support quality nursing practice.
• Maintains a safe, clean and effective work environment for staff and clients.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop and implement Public Health priorities, initiatives and strategic goals.

2. Program and Departmental Management:
Maintains Public Health nursing services in alignment with Community priorities, departmental objectives and standards of care.

• Evaluates Public Health nursing processes, workflows and procedures for quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Recommends and implements changes to improve program operations and client outcomes.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of Public Health programs, services, and initiatives.
• Maintains inventory of nursing and program supplies by reviewing usage trends, anticipating needs and approving requisitions.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of operational budgets, including personnel, supplies and program expenditures.
• Participates in grant-related activities, reporting requirements, and performance measures as assigned.
• Maintains documentation of services through review and audit of client records, reports and program activities.

3. Direct Client Care and Public Health Nursing Services:
Assist with Public Health nursing duties and provides direct client care as needed. Obtains health histories and performs nursing assessments.

• Initiates preventative health measures within the scope of practice for a professional Registered Nurse.
• Carries out medical provider orders and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
• Adheres to established policies, procedures, standing orders and evidence-based practice standards.
• Coordinates targeted health promotion, disease prevention and screening activities.
• Participates in immunization clinics, communicable disease prevention activities, chronic disease management, maternal and child health services and other Public Health initiatives.
• Maintains client confidentiality and protects sensitive health information.

4. Documentation, Care Planning & Quality Improvement:
Documents client care and oversees quality of nursing documentation.

• Ensures accurate, timely and complete documentation across Public Health program areas.
• Identifies opportunities for quality improvement and implements corrective actions when needed.
• Assess the effectiveness of client education materials, documentation tools and equipment.

5. Care Coordination:
Provide oversight of care coordination activities. Coordinates services with families, Community programs,…