Tuberculosis and Refugee Health Nurse Supervisor - Internal

Position: Tuberculosis and Refugee Health Nurse Supervisor - Internal Only
As a Tuberculosis and Refugee Health Nurse Supervisor, you will provide leadership to diverse teams while overseeing staff supervision, specialized training, and professional development. In this role, you perform expert nursing work and provide clinical and operational guidance to nurses and administrative staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality TB screening, treatment, and refugee health education services to both clinic members and the public.

If this sounds like you, join our General Communicable Disease Investigation Program as a Tuberculosis and Refugee Health Nurse Supervisor this is a Regular Full-time (1.0 FTE) position in our Disease Prevention and Management Division.

Internal Applicants Only

This is an advanced professional classification that supervises clinical and/or non-clinical staff under the general direction of a Program Manager. The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for supervising, training, and developing a diverse team. This position provides instruction to nurses, clinical professionals, and administrative staff to ensure the delivery of quality health care and health education. Work includes all aspects of managing staff including coordinating work assignments, conducting performance evaluations, and handling disciplinary issues.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a stand-alone classification, working under the direction of the Program Manager. This position is supervisory in nature and may also provide back-up support to nursing and other staff as needed. Employees utilize independent judgement and consult with their immediate supervisor on complex and/or sensitive personnel and safety issues.

Career Path Options

Options to continue your career at the Health Department depend on your interest, education, and training. Possibilities include:

* Program Manager I

* Program Manager II

* Assistant Division Director

Essential Functions

* Provide supervision and technical expertise to ensure that disease prevention, investigation, and management services and care are high-quality and meet the Department's statutory obligations.

* Coordinate and communicate with healthcare facilities, schools, businesses, and other partners to provide services, complete investigations, and offer technical assistance.

* Work with Program Manager and Division Director to develop team strategy, manage program contracts, and meet funding deliverables.

Examples of Key Duties

The items in this section are the key duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic, and duties may change based on business needs. Any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.

* Supervises and coordinates the work of nurses, clinical staff, professionals, and administrative employees in their assigned program.

* Directs staff work with a focus on achieving program, project, and department goals.

* Provides regular performance feedback to employees, including timely and thorough performance reviews. Performs regular employee check ins.

* Manages staff with varied needs and personalities effectively.  

* Manages interpersonal issues with discretion in a timely manner and in a manner that minimizes future conflict. Facilitates a cohesive work team.

* Partners with HR on the investigation and resolution of disciplinary matters. Issues discipline as needed.

* Ensures employees comply with Department policies and procedures, including policies around hours worked, ethics, time off, and harassment, among others.

* Audits and approves employee's timecards in a timely manner. Reviews and approves time-off requests, taking into account staffing coverage and company policies.

* Mentors and coaches their staff. Effectively develops their direct reports. Ensures employees receive adequate training and cross-training.

* Acts as hiring authority and partners with HR on recruiting staff. Develops and implements training plans to ensure new staff are properly onboarded and trained.

* Allocates program resources (such as Department vehicles, training funds, purchasing dollars,etc) among staff.

* Reviews and evaluates processes, applying quality tools and techniques for…