Public Health Nurse Manager - CHS (Countywide)

Under general direction, works very closely and coordinates with other section and program managers in the Public Health Services Division; works with other YCCHS staff and community partners, other county departments, funding agencies and Arizona Department of Health Services to administer various programs; supervises professional and support staff; and serves as the head of all programs, projects, and budgets assigned to their section. Sections include Public Health Protection, Family Health & Wellness, Nutrition, and Community Health Education. Responsibilities Coordinates, directs, manages, and oversees section programs, contracts, personnel, and budgets. Meets and communicates regularly with state, federal, grant and program officials to ensure compliance and conformance with all mandated, contracted, and required provisions, regulations, deadlines, and deliverables. Research grant submission opportunities, taking the lead in writing the grant submission and coordinating with other section personnel as needed. Ensures all grant submissions and renewals meet the grantor's deadlines. Prepares, proposes, maintains, and manages the section budgets, ensuring efficiencies and maximizing all applicable drawdowns of available funds in accordance with A 87 federal budgeting guidelines, contractual expectations, state agreements, county and departmental policies, practices, and protocols. Provides direct and indirect supervision to staff, interns, volunteers, and students at sites throughout Yavapai County. Assesses, determines, and provides professional development and training of self, staff, students, volunteers, and interns. Develops training programs, coordinates implementation, and conducts evaluations of both training and needs. Recruits, hires, supervises, mentors, and evaluates staff, interns, students, and volunteers. Assures that staff, students, interns, and volunteers are knowledgeable of and in compliance with all section deadlines, goals, deliverables, and associated measures. Monitors and approves work schedules, time off and associated computerized tracking and recording of such. Schedules and conducts staff meetings as necessary for the dissemination of information and exchange of ideas. As necessary, shadows and steps in to assist subordinate staff in their daily duties and responsibilities in the office and in the field. Works closely with YCCHS staff and other county departments in addressing personnel, finance, legal, communication, risk, and public relations issues. Actively participates in internal, local, regional, state and national boards and professional organizations as requested or required. Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with section policies, goals, and expectations. Serves as the section spokesperson, providing accurate public information and assuring informative public health communication with clients, colleagues, and the public. Participates as a member of the YCCHS Quality Improvement Team and recommends, tracks, measures and acts upon all established quality improvement measures, models, and modalities. Identifies, develops, measures and reports on quantitative measures of public health, performance, and efficiencies. Develops policies, procedures, and protocols; provides effective leadership, supervision, and guidance to staff; reports regularly to supervisors, managers, directors, Board of Health and Board of Supervisors. Interacts with the media and responds to complaints, questions, suggestions and concerns of the public. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, or a section-specified field e.g., Dietetics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Health Education, and Epidemiology. Experience A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a section related to the assigned field of practice or study, to include two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Additional Requirements Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license. Must be Registered Nurse from an accredited school. Must possess current Arizona Nursing license. Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Knowledge Current health issues. Resources and referral sources for specific area of practice. Applicable statutes, standards, policies, and regulations relating to specific area of practice. Implementation of emergency medicine. Cultural diversity and implications in delivering healthcare. Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition. Clerical office practices and procedures. Research techniques and report writing. Current Microsoft Office software. Filing and recordkeeping. Skills Personnel supervision and management. Monitoring patients for adverse reactions. Demonstrating care, concern, and courtesy when dealing with people. Providing clients with information needed to make personal health decisions. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. Organization and adherence to detail. Abilities Demonstrate expertise in assigned specialties and specific job duties. Identify potential problems effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision. Assure timely compliance with all YCCHS/ADHS reporting requirements. Comply with Yavapai County personnel policies and procedures. Travel throughout Yavapai County and attend meetings throughout the state. Respond to community emergencies with a public health consequence according to the Community Health Service's Emergency Response Plan. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public. Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department. Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties. Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always. Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy. Work Environment The work environment is associated with an office and/or clinic setting and includes occasional travel. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to blood and body fluids and occasionally may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Physical Requirements Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Additional Job Information FLSA: Exempt Grade: 19 Classification: At-Will Safety Sensitive: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr Yavapai County