Nurse Administrator (Assistant to the Director (Admin Services)

Job Description

Full-time position available with the Health Department, Administration Division
Pay Range: $5,910-$9,010 per month
Work Location: 2400 Troost Ave
Work Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: November 13, 2026

About Us

About the Health Department

The Kansas City Health Department is committed to improving the health and well-being of residents through community-focused programs, services, and partnerships. Guided by a vision of creating an engaged and healthy community, the department emphasizes collaboration, transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making. With a strong focus on equity and community involvement, the Health Department works to deliver accessible public health solutions and improve outcomes for all residents.

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Responsibilities

What you'll do
A trained registered nurse who will provide operational management and strategic leadership to nursing and administrative staff in all clinics in the Health Department including the Child Immunizations, Adult Travel/Immigration Clinic, and Tuberculosis Clinic. This position will report to the Communicable Disease Prevention Division Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise a variety of staff, including nurses, other clinical staff, and administrative staff.
• Act as the liaison with contract physicians in the various clinic settings.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, interpret, evaluate, and recommend policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines for the effective operation of all clinical services.
• Ensure clinical quality and service quality are maintained in achieving Division and Department goals and objectives.
• Ensure adherence to the deliverables defined in the Tuberculosis Contract and the Vaccine for Children (VFC) Agreement with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
• Ensure that all direct reports are properly trained to conduct their responsibilities.
• Ensure that all clinic and administrative staff understand City and Department policies, including infection control policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain processes to evaluate clinic areas for quality improvement.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities and activities for clinical and administrative staff.
• Monitor and communicate advances in medicine, government relations, health insurance changes, and financial opportunities for clinical services.
• Oversee the purchase of all medications, vaccines, and medical supplies for the Division.
• Work with other managers and staff to ensure smooth coordination of services provided.
• Prepare reports for the Division Manager addressing the status of quality improvements, policies, and operational changes.
• Oversee the creation of instructional materials for in-service and community-based educational programs.
• May occasionally perform tasks assigned to subordinate staff, consistent with licensing or certification requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• An accredited Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in a variety of programs requiring professional administrative experience, including three (3) years overseeing or supervising more complex administrative projects or programs; OR high school graduation and nine (9) years of experience in a variety of programs requiring professional administrative experience, including three (3) years overseeing or supervising more complex administrative projects or programs.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

Salary : $5,910 - $9,010