Nurse Supervisor

Job Title

Provides direct supervision of assigned nursing and other agency staff, including the completion of performance evaluations. May serves as a coordinator of services for a program area such as HANDS, Home health, School Health, Health Start, etc. Manages program resources. Assures that accurate information is documented appropriately according to program standards. Prepares programmatic reports as required by the local, state or federal guidelines.

Characteristics Of A Class

Under limited supervision provides direct supervision of assigned nursing and other agency staff, including the completion of performance evaluations. May serves as a coordinator of services for a program area such as HANDS, Home health, School Health, Health Start, etc. Manages program resources. Assures that accurate information is documented appropriately according to program standards. Prepares programmatic reports as required by the local, state or federal guidelines. Participates in Bioterrorism and Emergency Preparedness activities. May provide direct client care as needed and time permits.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

See Special Requirements

Experience:

Five (5) years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in public health.

Substitution Clause

Education:

N/A

Experience:

BSN may substitute for two (2) years required experience. Master's Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education or Public Health may substitute for three (3) years experience.

Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.):

Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state.

Post Employment Requirements

Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state. Must complete required annual updates.

Examples Of Duties Or Responsibilities Of The Classification

Makes observations of the delivery and quality of client care and leads quality improvement activities; reviews schedules for assigned clinics; prepares work schedules and makes daily nursing assignments including any follow-up activities; Provides personal, operational and financial management of assigned program; provides leadership in effective strategies planning, review and development of policies; directs Quality Improvement activities for the program; promotes teamwork; facilitates staff meetings for assigned staff; interprets and applies laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to the assigned program activities; monitors and enforces compliance to programmatic, federal, state and local rules and regulations; conducts surveillance and maintenance of appropriate equipment for compliance and issues notifications of any violations or variances to standards; may supervise staff consistent with the Kentucky Board of Nursing Advisory Opinion on Delegated Authority, as well as local and state guidelines. Participates in the disciplinary process of assigned staff as needed; participates in meetings of supervisors and other administrative staff and models effective clinical decision making skills.

Typical Working Conditions And Unique Physical Requirements

Work typically is spent inside the clinic.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants and employees in this classification 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

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D