Public Health Nurse Supervisor (RN)

Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Looking to provide leadership to diverse teams and is accountable for staff supervision, training, and professional development? The Public Health Nurse Supervisor performs nursing work and provides clinical and operational guidance to nurses, clinical staff, professionals, and administrative staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality health care and health education services to members of the clinic and to the public as necessary. If this sounds like you, join our Substance Use Services Program as a Nurse Supervisor this is a Regular Full-time (1.0 FTE) position in our Strengthening Families Division. The expected starting salary range for this position is between $103,958.40 $111,280.00 annually. Salary is open to negotiation based on experience and qualifications.

This is an advanced professional classification that supervises clinical and/or non-clinical staff under the general direction of a Clinic Coordinator or Program Manager as appropriate based on program or clinical setting. Employees in the classification are responsible for supervising, training, and developing diverse teams of staff. This position performs nursing work and provides instruction to nurses, clinical professionals, and administrative staff to ensure the delivery of quality health care and health education to the public. 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 a Clinic Coordinator or Program Manager. This position is supervisory in nature and may also provide back-up support to nursing and other medical staff as needed. Employees utilize independent judgement and consult with their immediate supervisor on the most 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 continuous improvement. Creates process workflows and documentation.
• Forecasts staffing needs and presents them to the Clinic Coordinator or Program Manager.
• Provide back up support to nursing staff as needed.
• In non-clinical settings, may provide support to the Program Manager.
• Collaborates with clinical team to provide direction on complex cases.
• May conduct health assessments and provides guidance, education, and treatment to patients according to medical orders.
• Provides back-up coverage for program manager.
• Ensures employee safety trainings and requirements are completed.
• The work you do might require you to participate in the Title XIX Medicaid Claiming Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

• Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Understands and properly follows established procedures in preventing and responding to unsafe or emergency situations. Identifies and reports potentially unsafe practices or conditions.
• Operates equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles safely and understands processes for reporting an accident or injury.
• Understands and applies knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform assigned emergency response role during an emergency.

When public health responds to an emergency, you may be assigned duties and responsibilities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time and reporting to a location other than the department with different working conditions and physical requirements. You are expected to participate in emergency preparedness activities including our emergency notification system, WA SECURES. Drills and real-world events may take place at any time.

Benefits Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department offers an excellent pay and benefits package, combined with the opportunity to provide innovative Public Health services to our community, making this a rewarding place to work! Salary ranges are listed on the job announcement and are based on the unique skills, education, and experience for the position. Salary offers are typically made at the starting pay step and are reviewed annually. You will get an annual cost-of-living adjustment that increases the salary range as well as an annual step increase on your anniversary date. All salary offers are subject to administrative approval. Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance: The Department pays a significant portion of these premiums for employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and dependent children, with an FTE of .80 or greater. Employees with an FTE between.50 and .80 pay a pro-rated portion of their premiums. Medical, vision and dental coverage begins the first day of the month following date of hire. Life Insurance: The Department provides a term Life Insurance policy equal to the employee's annual salary, up to a maximum of $50,000. Affordable voluntary, spouse, and dependent life insurance is also available. Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD): The Department provides a base LTD policy which provides 40% income replacement for participants who are unable to work due to illness or injury for greater than 180 days. Buy-Up LTD is available at group rates and provides 60% income replacement to participants who are unable to work due to illness or injury for greater than 90 days. Retirement: Eligible employees participate in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (TERS). TERS is a defined retirement benefit plan funded by both the employee and the Department. We also have a 457 Deferred Compensation retirement program available which allows individuals to set aside a portion of their income on a tax deferred basis. Additional Benefits include: Generous paid vacation**, sick, personal, and holiday leave**, Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, On-site Fitness Center, Commute Trip Reduction program, Worksite Wellness Program, Direct Deposit; Service Awards, Safety Program / Rewards, Executive Benefits Plan and more. *Temporary Employees (hired for greater than 2 months): The Department provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, $12,000 base life insurance effective the first of the month following 2 months of employment. **Paid vacation, sick leave and holiday leave accrual begin following 6 months of temporary employment.

• There may be restrictions to the above benefit programs or policies not listed. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
• Employee pay is distributed through Direct Deposit. For this reason, employees are required to have an open checking or savings account, at their choice of banking institutions, upon employment.

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