ASSISTANT COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR - 64082926

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

4d • $92,000 - $94,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Community Health Nursing Director is a member of the Nurse Leadership team at the Florida Department of Health–Duval County and reports directly to the Executive Community Health Nursing Director. The position works collaboratively with the Medical Director and supports planning, implementation, delivery, and direction of county public health nursing services. It has direct oversight of Women's Health and Pediatric clinics, the School Health Program, and the Family Planning Program, and assists with developing and implementing related policies and procedures.

The role supervises clinical staff and manages program operations, quality assurance, staff development, clinic effectiveness, and coordination with health department teams and community agencies. It may provide direct nursing care, clinical consultation, public health guidance, and representation of DOH-Duval at local and state meetings. The position requires professional integrity, effective leadership, and the ability to support public health services and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Active, good-standing Registered Nurse and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.
• At least four years of nursing management or supervisory experience, including responsibility for clinical operations, staff supervision, or program oversight.
• Knowledge of nursing and public health administration, community health, preventive health care, nursing principles and practices, anatomy and physiology, and community resources.
• Ability to supervise people; interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; prioritize workload; prepare reports; manage a public health nursing program; assess budgetary needs; formulate policies and procedures; build effective working relationships; communicate effectively; and plan, organize, and direct program activities.
• Leadership competencies in emotional presence, budget management, impact and influence, managing change, staffing, interpersonal effectiveness, and judgment.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to complete a security background check and/or drug screening and participate in direct deposit.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, including planning and directing work, conducting appraisals, approving leave, and exercising hiring and disciplinary authority or recommending such actions.
• Assist in planning, implementing, delivering, and directing public health nursing services and assigned programs.
• Provide direct oversight of Women's Health and Pediatric clinics, the School Health Program, and the Family Planning Program.
• Provide biopsychosocial assessments, take histories, evaluate risk factors, counsel within accepted practice standards, make referrals, and provide direct nursing care as needed.
• Coordinate implementation and continuity of care, maintain patient records, ensure timely electronic health record entries, and review clinical records for content, accuracy, and format.
• Serve as a clinical consultant to nursing staff, students, and medical providers.
• Assist in developing, implementing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures for Women's Health, Pediatrics, and Immunizations.
• Determine program requirements, evaluate clinic service effectiveness, prepare reports, maintain records, and plan for program growth, needs, and training.
• Coordinate and implement training for department personnel, professional groups, and community partners.
• Mentor, motivate, evaluate, and manage clinical staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and health support technicians.
• Monitor quality assurance, provide feedback, direct quarterly improvement activities, and assist with audits and quality improvement reviews.
• Coordinate continuing education and assign professional staff to meetings and development activities.
• Communicate clearly through written, oral, in-person, and electronic channels, adapting messages to different audiences and addressing concerns.
• Promote culturally competent service delivery and strategies for interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Coordinate assigned program services with other health department units and community agencies, maintain stakeholder relationships, and guide staff and clients toward appropriate community resources.
• Apply public health sciences and current research to program policies, procedures, and service delivery.
• Assist with hiring, orientation, onboarding, staff development, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Work with management, medical providers, nurses, health support technicians, human service counselors, senior clerks, and other staff to provide interdisciplinary case management and nursing.
• Represent DOH-Duval at meetings, conferences, coalitions, workshops, and seminars as needed.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, seminars, and trainings; participate in orientation and staff development programs.
• Serve as a resource for staff and the public on assigned clinical areas and demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
• Ensure completion of mandatory training and timely, accurate submission of leave and attendance records, Employee Activity Records, and travel vouchers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed