Clinic Supervisor

SUMMARY This evolving position is located in the Operations Division with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD). The Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the clinical setting and providing or ensuring the provision of nursing services to clients. The incumbent may function in a clinic setting or may perform the duties of the job in various off‑site locations. The employee performs the duties of the job under the auspices of physician’s orders (protocols). PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This is a summary of the duties and responsibilities commonly found within this classification. All employees must maintain a commitment to the OCCHD’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. This summary is not meant to be all‑inclusive, thus, other related activities or tasks may be assigned. Data Analytics and Assessment Skills Policy Development and Program Planning Skills Communication Skills Community Partnership Skills Public Health Sciences Skills Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Supervises and guides clinic nurses and indirectly supervises subordinate clinic staff. Supervises clinic activities and evaluates the work performance of clinic staff. Administers work assignments. Supervises employee activities by direct observation and review of job products. Monitors and evaluates employee performance, attendance, and leave utilization. Completes performance evaluations on clinic staff including any discipline. Maintains supervisory documentation and files on all employees supervised, including training, performance counseling, attendance, time and leave. Reviews all timesheets against leave requests and supervisory documentation to ensure timesheets are properly completed before approving. Documents all overtime worked by FLSA employees and ensures payment of overtime at time‑and‑a‑half or compensable time off is taken within the operational guidelines. Ensures that incident reports are completed and submitted on all incidents in a timely manner. May facilitate community presentations and/or attend community meetings at the direction and approval of the Executive Team. May be responsible for the communicable disease clinic and staff working at the West clinic location. Manages clinic resources and completes a variety of reports. Administers clinic procedures. Ensures adequate clinic supplies are on‑hand for general clinic operations. Resolves client complaints. Performs physical and development examinations and assessments. Performs venipuncture and collecting specimens. Determines appropriate treatments and immunizations. Administers treatments and immunizations. Counsel caregivers. Documents charts. Compiles data and generates reports. Actively participates in staff development and in conjunction with the immediate supervisor, establishes goals and objectives for clinic staff. Provides substantial assistance with planning and continued evaluation of services in a major public health program. Maintains standards of professional and public health nursing and assures that services are rendered according to OCCHD policies and state regulations and laws. Confers with the immediate supervisor and interprets program needs of the community. Participates in planning and providing orientation and in‑service education for staff. Participates in meetings and conferences as a representative of Public Health Nursing. Provides input to the immediate supervisor concerning guidelines and orders, process action teams, TQM issues, Risk Management and Safety issues, HIPAA Records Information issues, etc. Documents according to established guidelines. Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide program specific and/or population‑based services. Communicates with employees, clients, and with the public. Drives to various locations to perform job duties as needed. Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position. May serve as a preceptor for an intern. Maintains appropriate confidentiality and follows OCCHD guidelines and statutory regulations regarding the release of client or OCCHD information. At the direction of OCCHD Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health Officer or designee, the incumbent will be assigned a variety of specific job duties and responsibilities as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Team (i.e., Bioterrorism Response Program). Also, as a member of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Team, the employee is required to complete all necessary emergency responder training and may be designated as a member of the first‑responder team. In accordance with our designation of a PHAB Accredited health department and explicit commitment to continuous quality improvement, employees will receive Quality Improvement (QI) training deemed necessary by their supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS Valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse License required BSN Five years professional nursing experience required One year of supervisory experience preferred Valid Oklahoma driver license required Certified in CPR SKILLS AND ABILITIES Skill in performing physical examinations Skill in using appropriate medical tools and equipment Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and solving problems related to clinic operations Skill in resolving inter‑professional and intra‑disciplinary problems Skill in communicating effectively with co‑workers, community, and persons both orally and in writing using tact and diplomacy Comprehensive knowledge of and the ability to practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional public health nursing Basic knowledge of epidemiology and the ability to understand and interpret basic data Ability and willingness to follow established policies, procedures, guidelines, and orders Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality Ability and willingness to develop and maintain effective working relationships Ability and willingness to follow safe working practices and procedures Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for work product WORKING CONDITIONS Primarily indoors in climate‑controlled building No smoking or use of non‑smoking tobacco products is allowed at any time while conducting OCCHD business or in OCCHD vehicles or property No use of cell phones or the use of electronic wireless communications devices used to write, send or read a text‑based communication while driving a motor vehicle on OCCHD business Subject to driving off‑site in varying weather to perform job duties Subject to exposure to infectious diseases Subject to prolonged periods of standing and/or walking May be required to wear protective equipment Required to wear a HEPA Filter mask; thus, limited facial hair is allowed OSHA category: performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Arm/hand steadiness and finger dexterity enough to perform procedures such as venipuncture and injections, to draft documents and to fill out forms, make entries in charts, etc.; by hand or using a keyboard Vision enough to read hand or machine‑generated data, instructions, reports, markings labels, etc., and gradation markings on syringes Flexibility and coordination enough to operate a motor vehicle as needed Flexibility and strength enough to lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds, and move and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds Flexibility enough to bend over exam table, stoop to pick up objects from floor etc. Speech and hearing enough to communicate face‑to‑face and via telephone Ability and willingness to be fitted for and wear a HEPA Filter mask WORKING RELATIONSHIPS This position requires frequent contact with various personnel to give and receive information, as well as with clients/caregivers to provide services. The employee also may have contact with state and community agency employees, hospital and clinic personnel, physicians, and other health care workers in the community. Tact and diplomacy are required in the performance of duties. The employee may be required to interface with temperamental people on occasion. SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED / ACCOUNTABILITY The employee performs the job duties under the supervision of the immediate supervisor with responsibility for coordinating the activities of a specific nursing area including supervises and guides clinic nurses and evaluates the work performance of clinic nurses; supervises clinic activities and manages resources and completes a variety of reports. Work is performed under physician’s orders (protocols). Work product is subject to both specific and general review, for attainment of objectives and conformance with policies and procedures. The employee receives general administrative direction, and exercises independence and sound judgment in the performance of job duties and responsibilities. Although this position has no direct accountability for any money or materials, the employee may make recommendations which result in the expenditure of significant funds. CONDITIONAL Employees who fall into the following categories are in conditional employment positions: a) Chief Executive Officer and Public Health Officer; b) Senior Executive Team, Executive Team and Leadership Team employees who serve at the pleasure of the OCCHD Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health Officer; c) certain other OCCHD employees whose salaries, benefits, and/or overhead are based on available funds such as, but not limited to, revenue generating contracts, grants, or fee‑for‑service revenue. In other words, this means that if the funding or the program is terminated, cancelled, or non‑renewed, your employment terminates automatically. This position may be partially or fully funded by a grant. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Must have an operating vehicle available for use when field duties are required Will be compliant on recommended immunizations required by the CDC as a healthcare worker and as defined within the score of Emergency Response within 30 days of hire. Exceptions accepted with documented medical or religious accommodation. OCCHD will provide vaccinations at no change to employee. May be required to work outside of regular business hours or assigned shift hours due to job responsibilities BENEFITS As an employee of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits which consists of: 15 days per year of annual leave 15 days per year of sick leave 15 paid holidays annually A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Successful candidate subject to background check, reference verification and drug screening. AA/EOE AA/EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr