Nursing Supervisor

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Government Services Center, 500 Fir Avenue West Fergus Falls, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 79:08/26
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 4:30 PM Central


Description


Otter Tail County is now accepting applications for a Nursing Supervisor within the Public Health Department.


The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and supervision for public health nursing, health education, and other professional and paraprofessional staff within the Public Health Department. Responsibilities include personnel supervision; program planning, development, management, implementation, and evaluation; and oversight of designated public health programs and capabilities that address community health needs within the County and across the Community Health Board jurisdiction.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 4:30pm on September 18, 2026.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises, directs, coaches and evaluates Public Health staff. Assigns work, establishes performance expectations, addresses employee concerns and performance issues, and recommends disciplinary and other personnel actions as appropriate.
• Plans, organizes, and directs activities and resources necessary to operate, maintain and strengthen designated public health programs, services, and capabilities.
• Provides leadership and oversight of program activities; develops and implements workplans; and monitors initiatives to achieve identified outcomes.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and outcomes and identifies opportunities to improve the delivery of public health programs and services.
• Researches and evaluates best practices, emerging public health issues, and community health needs to identify opportunities for improvement or enhancement of public health programs and services.
• Oversees the development and dissemination of public health education and informational materials to inform families, providers, and the general public about population health needs, resources, and services.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, guidelines and standards to ensure public health programs and services comply with requirements and effectively address community health needs.
• Initiates, implements, and evaluates quality improvement efforts and projects to strengthen program quality, effectiveness, and use of resources.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal departments, community partners, leaders, community members, and organizations. Facilitates coordination of community health efforts and collaborates to provide integrated and effective services.
• Ensures effective public health practices and interventions, including prevention, health education, policy development, and regulatory compliance, while supporting staff in delivering effective public health services.
• Oversees nursing practice and professional standards within applicable public health services; monitors compliance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act and applicable regulations and provides guidance to nursing staff regarding scope of practice, delegation, supervision, and professional accountability.
• Provides leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for Public Health staff to support competency, employee engagement, effective service delivery, and achievement of department and program goals.
• Assists the Director with the preparation and management of program budgets. Develops, tracks, and modifies assigned program budgets for salary, benefits, supplies, and operational expenses and ensures resources are used effectively to support program goals.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Represents the department on state and regional workgroups, task forces, and committees related to public health programs and initiatives. Serves as an agency representative for the Local Public Health Association.
• Serves in an assigned role within the Public Health emergency response structure. Responds to disasters and public health emergencies; assists communities in recovery efforts; recognizes deviations from the norm that might indicate an emergency; communicates clearly within the chain of command, assumes functional role according to emergency operations plan, and participates in drills and exercises.
• Works within the Community Health Board on programs and activities that involve cross jurisdictional sharing (CJS).
• Assumes responsibility for meeting continuing education requirements to maintain licensure and to ensure that self-knowledge increases, is current, and relevant to changing health practices.
• Adheres to general employment conditions such as personnel rules, work and safety rules, dress codes, etc.
• Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position.
• May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with Registered Nurse Licensure
• Ability to obtain Public Health Nurse Certification
• 5 years of Public Health nursing experience
• CPR Certification
• Valid driver's license

Supplemental Information


This position is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30, with the potential for evening or weekend hours. The 2026 starting salary for this position is $86,965 annually, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $130,374 annually.


The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalist will be required to pass a background investigation and reference check. A standard one-year probationary period applies.


How to Apply
To apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link. On-line applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted.

When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete.

Veterans Preference
Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.

Background Investigation
All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant.

Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.

Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace.

Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex (pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, or genetic information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Otter Tail County provides an attractive benefit package for regular full-time employees, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, and retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Regular full-time employees can expect to accrue holiday, sick, and vacation leave benefits. In addition, employees receive professional development opportunities.
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The following questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and experience and is used to determine advancement in the hiring process. Be sure that your responses are thorough and complete. If a question asks for education and experience that you have already stated in the employment application, it is still important to answer the question thoroughly on the questionnaire. All responses should be examples of your own writing and will be evaluated for potential AI. If we determine that the responses were created using AI, your application may be deemed ineligible.
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Please highlight your education, including degree, training and/or certifications that qualify you for this position.
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What role do you believe public health has in Otter Tail County in addressing the health of the community?
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If you are working in Public Health and are asked to implement a quality improvement opportunity in your program area, what steps would you take to implement the change?
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This position requires collaboration with community partners and systems. Please give an example of a collaborative approach you have taken on a project across units or organizations. What was the outcome? What were the strengths you brought to the collaboration? What lessons were learned from the process?
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This position may supervise staff with different professional backgrounds, roles, and levels of experience. Describe your approach to setting expectations, developing staff, addressing performance concerns, and creating a team environment where employees can be successful.
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Are you bilingual? If you are bilingual, indicate the language(s) you speak and your skill level. Also tell us whether you can speak fluently, read/or write the language(s).
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