What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nursing Supervisor position at Calaveras, County of (CA)?
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Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the patient care and nursing services of the Public Health Department; acts as chief advisor to the Health Officer on nursing matters; assists the HHSA Deputy Director of Public Health in planning, organizing and directing public health programs and budgets, and performs related work as required. The Public Health Nursing Supervisor shall serve as the Director of Public Health Nursing pursuant to the California Code of Regulations.
This is a supervisory level classification with accountability for patient care services and responsibility for directing and managing public health nursing programs and supervising and directing the work of professional public health and community nursing staff as well as paraprofessional staff. This position often exercises independent judgment in the performance of duties. This classification works under the direction of the HHSA Deputy Director of Public Health and the emphasis is on administration and supervision.
- Plans, organizes and directs patient care programs, clinical services and nursing service programs.
- Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures related to patient care, nursing practice and patient safety.
- Assists with the development of the annual Department budget for clinical care and public health nursing service programs.
- Supervises, directs and evaluates nursing and other personnel to include assigning work, counseling, discipline and employee performance appraisals.
- Assists with the development and monitoring of program budgets for MCAH and child health programs.
- Reviews and inspects the quality of clinical services and nursing performance; monitors quality assurance and compliance with requirements of state and federal agencies.
- Reviews funding opportunities and assists with the preparation of grant proposals.
- Confers with and provides expert advice and assistance to the Health Officer, HHSA Deputy Director of Public Health and staff on nursing issues.
- Represents Department in meetings with other County departments, community agencies and state agencies.
- Develops information concerning community health needs; serves as a consultant for community agencies.
- Directs or develops and maintains required reports and records for clinical and program services.
- Assists in the development and organization of emergency-related delivery of nursing assessment, first aid and mass prophylaxis services; manages nursing services in response to local public health emergency.
Possession of an active license to practice as a registered nurse in California, possession of a California Public Health Nurse Certificate, and possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Physical Demands
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Mobility to work in a standard office environment; use standard office equipment; physical ability to sit or otherwise remain stationary at work post for long periods of time; manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and supplies and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and large documents holders (binders, manuals, etc.); vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in the documents and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Salary : $49 - $61