Public Health Nursing Supervisor - Grant Funded

Public Health Nurse

Under general direction, is responsible for public health nursing services and supervisory work in a division of the San Antonio Metro Health District. Renders assistance to the Nursing Division Manager or Physician in analyzing, planning, developing, and coordinating public health nursing services in a local area. Working conditions are primarily inside an office and clinical environment. Must be willing to comply with all OSHA regulations and current immunization policies. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Division - 210 N. Mel Waiters Way, San Antonio, Texas 78202

Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Please Note: All staff are 24/7 when responding to emergencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes, plans, develops, and coordinates public health nursing services in a public health facility.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff members.
• May provide public health nursing consultant services for non-family groups, such as child care centers, schools, nursing homes, and industries depending on area of assignment.
• May participate in case conferences with physicians, hospital personnel, and representatives of other agencies depending on area of assignment.
• Serves as instructor or leader for group educational projects such as parent study courses or vaccine related topics.
• Interprets policies, functions, and philosophy of the agency to professional and lay groups.
• Shares responsibility for the orientation, teaching, and supervision of inexperienced staff nurses, students, and nonclinical staff which includes sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and frequently lifting and carrying equipment up to 10 pounds to demonstrate nursing techniques.
• Works with faculty members of schools of nursing in guiding student field experience in public health nursing.
• Develops and conducts presentations.
• Writes records, insuring confidentiality of client.
• May serve as first responder during public health emergencies depending on area of assignment to include lifting and carrying equipment up to 30 pounds while administering care to patients.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Three (3) years of full-time successful experience as a practicing Registered Nurse, at least one (1) year of which shall have been experienced in a recognized public health agency.
• No substitution for education allowed.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Management.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.