Nurse Supervisor

Advertisement Closes: 08/10/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 24 Salary: $30.52 - $37.96 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Calloway County Health Department Summary Responsible for management functions, such as planning, directing and organizing several programs provided by the local health department serving a multi-county or other geographic area. Coordinates the local health department’s programs of nursing services. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Corbie Orten at View email address on click.appcast.io. Description CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Under policy direction from the Director of Nurses and/or Public Health Director is responsible for management functions, such as planning, directing and organizing several programs provided by the local health department serving a multi-county or other geographic area. Coordinates the local health department’s programs of nursing services. Supervises nurses and other staff as assigned. Limited amount of time is spent in direct client care due to the high percentage of time (app 80%) spent in management activities. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: (See Special Requirements) EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of Registered nurse (RN) experience in public health of which two (2) years include supervisory experience.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE EDUCATION: (N/A)

EXPERIENCE: BSN may substitute for four (4) years required experience. Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education or Public Health may substitute for the five (5) years of experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSE, REGULATION, ETC.) Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state. POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY. (None) Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of the Classification Provides basic nursing care on a very limited basis, as needed; provides overall management and guidance to the nursing programs for specifically assigned area/s; serves as an expert nursing resource person; interprets and facilitates programmatic policies and protocols to ensure uniform delivery of nursing services; anticipates potential problem situations and intervenes to offset any adverse impact, conveying specific problems to the Director of Nurses or Public Health Director; actively participates in policy development; assigns and oversees activities of the Nurse Supervisors; assures adequate coverage of services; actively participates in quality assurance and utilization reviews; prepares formal performance reports, as indicated, for local and state agencies; supervises staff training in nursing technique and procedures; completes performance evaluations for assigned staff. Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work is spent primarily inside the clinic or community setting. Additional Requirements May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 07-01-2007

DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022

Equal Opportunity Statement The local health departments do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Come for a job. Stay for a career. Make a difference for a lifetime. Mission Statement The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page. Contact Information Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov) #J-18808-Ljbffr C018 Calloway County Health Department