Director of Family Health

Town of Greenwich • Greenwich, CT

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About The Position

Directs the operation of the Family Health Division, overseeing the application and implementation of established family health nursing policies. Works in a hands-on capacity with direct program supervision and acts as the Director of Health in their absence. Promotes and supports health related practices, programs, activities and initiatives among general and special population groups, establishing priorities, coordinating resources, modifying programs and evaluating all family health programs. Directs all Department programs such as Adult and Senior Health, Maternal and Child Health, Immunization and Testing Services, and Communicable and Infectious Disease, as well as other programs assigned by the Director of Health. Ensures that program goals are met in the provision of nursing care, the furtherance of education and research, and the participation in other community health programs. Assesses accomplishments of the program areas utilizing predetermined program goals and objectives and prepares special reports as required. Manages a qualified staff of nurse practitioners, public health nurses, and clerical support, determining staffing needs and staffing patterns, delegating and sharing responsibilities with all staff as appropriate. Establishes program policies and procedures that adequately support nursing care standards, creating formal lines of communication and accountability among staff, stakeholders and the public. Fosters positive working relationships with staff members, colleagues, physicians and members of other health professions, school personnel, and agencies in regard to family health and community planning. Provides professional expertise for information gathering, processing and dissemination. Provides leadership in planning training programs to meet the needs of staff. Prepares and manages all aspects of Division budget. Creates billing reports for all Program services. Attends and participates in meetings to provide and secure information that will enhance delivery of health care, representing the Department on community committees and participating in community health assessments. Prepares special reports as required and attends Board of Health meetings regarding activities of the Division. Attends CT Department of Public Health meetings with local health departments. Ensures, through the required processes, adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, including the appropriate program-related forms. Consistently strives to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively to provide quality seamless customer service. Identifies and designs Customer Service and Operational Goals each fiscal year. Works with staff to implement strategies to move goals forward. Works with the Department’s Medical Director (Doctor of Record) to ensure current standing orders for immunizations and emergency response are in place. Consults on relevant topics, activities and policy and procedures. Oversees and manages the Division’s clinic operations of the Well Child Clinic (WCC), ensuring CT Department of Public Health (DPH) license applications and regulatory requirements are met, and acts as the point person for daycare operators for interpreting CT DPH Office of Early Childhood procedures and regulations. Oversees and manages nursing activities in providing services to elderly and frail residents at clinics, home visits and community events, serving as a consultant to senior care facilities as needed. Plans, implements and oversees seasonal influenza/ pneumonia and other vaccination clinics in the community and department. Serves as CT DPH Immunization Program, CT WIZ Primary Clinic Contact, monitoring state and federal immunization program updates. Updates and submits all annual re-enrollment CT DPH Connecticut Vaccine Program Provider agreements and required reports per state regulations. Participates in the Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness Planning. Oversees implementation of the OSHA required Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and the Hepatitis B Vaccination Program for at risk Town employees. Oversees communicable disease prevention and control practices, investigation of outbreaks, and enforcement of surveillance protocols. Oversees the Department’s Tuberculosis Program, ensuring a prompt and safe response to individual(s) with confirmed or suspected communicable disease. Manages Record Retention procedures to ensure adherence to CT Department of Public Health regulations, as well as confidentiality and HIPPA requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned. Supports Town policies and philosophies.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) and a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) from an accredited college or university
• 5 years of experience in Public Health
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• State of CT Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or obtainable within one (1) year
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices, methods and techniques of family and community health nursing.
• Proven knowledge of public health laws, regulations, and State Statutes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and the use of appropriate software applications.
• Proven ability to provide leadership, exercise independent judgment and operate effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with the appropriate standards, requisitions and requirements on a timely basis.
• Proven ability to supervise and instruct staff in the principles and practices of family and community health nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to speak in public regarding community health needs and to obtain individual and public cooperation.
• Proven ability to deal tactfully and courteously with officials, professionals, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and MPH preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs the operation of the Family Health Division, overseeing the application and implementation of established family health nursing policies.
• Works in a hands-on capacity with direct program supervision and acts as the Director of Health in their absence.
• Promotes and supports health related practices, programs, activities and initiatives among general and special population groups, establishing priorities, coordinating resources, modifying programs and evaluating all family health programs.
• Directs all Department programs such as Adult and Senior Health, Maternal and Child Health, Immunization and Testing Services, and Communicable and Infectious Disease, as well as other programs assigned by the Director of Health.
• Ensures that program goals are met in the provision of nursing care, the furtherance of education and research, and the participation in other community health programs.
• Assesses accomplishments of the program areas utilizing predetermined program goals and objectives and prepares special reports as required.
• Manages a qualified staff of nurse practitioners, public health nurses, and clerical support, determining staffing needs and staffing patterns, delegating and sharing responsibilities with all staff as appropriate.
• Establishes program policies and procedures that adequately support nursing care standards, creating formal lines of communication and accountability among staff, stakeholders and the public.
• Fosters positive working relationships with staff members, colleagues, physicians and members of other health professions, school personnel, and agencies in regard to family health and community planning.
• Provides professional expertise for information gathering, processing and dissemination.
• Provides leadership in planning training programs to meet the needs of staff.
• Prepares and manages all aspects of Division budget.
• Creates billing reports for all Program services.
• Attends and participates in meetings to provide and secure information that will enhance delivery of health care, representing the Department on community committees and participating in community health assessments.
• Prepares special reports as required and attends Board of Health meetings regarding activities of the Division.
• Attends CT Department of Public Health meetings with local health departments.
• Ensures, through the required processes, adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, including the appropriate program-related forms.
• Consistently strives to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Identifies and designs Customer Service and Operational Goals each fiscal year.
• Works with staff to implement strategies to move goals forward.
• Works with the Department’s Medical Director (Doctor of Record) to ensure current standing orders for immunizations and emergency response are in place.
• Consults on relevant topics, activities and policy and procedures.
• Oversees and manages the Division’s clinic operations of the Well Child Clinic (WCC), ensuring CT Department of Public Health (DPH) license applications and regulatory requirements are met, and acts as the point person for daycare operators for interpreting CT DPH Office of Early Childhood procedures and regulations.
• Oversees and manages nursing activities in providing services to elderly and frail residents at clinics, home visits and community events, serving as a consultant to senior care facilities as needed.
• Plans, implements and oversees seasonal influenza/ pneumonia and other vaccination clinics in the community and department.
• Serves as CT DPH Immunization Program, CT WIZ Primary Clinic Contact, monitoring state and federal immunization program updates.
• Updates and submits all annual re-enrollment CT DPH Connecticut Vaccine Program Provider agreements and required reports per state regulations.
• Participates in the Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness Planning.
• Oversees implementation of the OSHA required Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and the Hepatitis B Vaccination Program for at risk Town employees.
• Oversees communicable disease prevention and control practices, investigation of outbreaks, and enforcement of surveillance protocols.
• Oversees the Department’s Tuberculosis Program, ensuring a prompt and safe response to individual(s) with confirmed or suspected communicable disease.
• Manages Record Retention procedures to ensure adherence to CT Department of Public Health regulations, as well as confidentiality and HIPPA requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supports Town policies and philosophies.

Benefits

• The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.
• All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.
• The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director