Director of Nursing - Public Health

This role oversees public health nursing programs, supervises staff, supports program development, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with the community to advance public health efforts. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, public or community health experience, and a focus on improving health outcomes.

Ukiah, CA | $127,753 - $155,292 annually

The Position
Under administrative direction, directs staff and functions, including long and short range planning, budget and policy development and staff management. Division is responsible for delivering comprehensive health, wellness and prevention programs and services to County citizens.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manages division staff members responsible for performing various public health nursing services, including, but not limited to: evaluating and assessing clients; determining treatment plans; developing and presenting various programs; and serving as consultant/liaison with various agencies concerning programs, treatment, etc.

• Carries out supervisory/managerial responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; establishing deadlines; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Plans, coordinates, assigns, and monitors performance and coaches, counsels, mentors, trains, and advises employees in division for the dual goals of meeting division goals and employee career development.

• Interprets, develops, communicates updates and monitors ordinances, policies, procedures, and standards for the division and County; recommends improvement when necessary; and writes/revises same.

• Makes presentations to various boards and committees regarding division functions.

• Serves as a member and/or chair of various committees, meetings, teams and/or boards; participates in strategic planning, problem solving and goal setting activities; and collaborates, persuades, and negotiates with others outside own work area to coordinate efforts and maintain cooperative and efficient relations.

• Prepares, evaluates and monitors annual budgets and oversees the development and administration of grants.

• Consults with County Counsel and other County officials regarding various matters and for the purpose of seeking advice.

• Responds to requests for health education information by developing teaching plans, presenting information and responding to questions; makes arrangements for speakers, space and equipment.

• Plans long-range goals, objectives, organizational structure, and overall direction for the division.

• Plans and implements short-term or annual goals, objectives, and strategies for the division, projects or programs to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.

• Participates in disaster preparedness and response functions, including attending meetings, workshops and practice sessions.

• Oversees the development and administration of various programs.

• Follows up and represents division on inquiries from various agencies, groups, media, etc., regarding division programs and services; develops media announcements and edits and approves same.

• Directs patient assessments and evaluations and assures compliance with laws and regulations.

• Monitors current, newly adopted, and proposed legislation, rules and regulations and disseminates information to division officials and staff.

• Ensures quality standards and compliance with regulations are maintained.

• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.

• Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports as requested utilizing a variety of software; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports; prepares work reports; and relays and interprets administrative decisions, policies and instructions.

• Interacts with a variety of high-level individuals, both internally and within the community to provide information, disseminate divisional information and assist in resolving administrative issues.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing (or the equivalent in increasingly responsible nursing and management experience); Master's degree is preferred and five years of progressively responsible related experience providing nursing services in a public health care setting with at least two years in a management or supervisory capacity; or, a combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State Driver's License
Registered Nurse License
Public Health Nurse Certificate