Director of Nursing - Public Health

County of Mendocino • Ukiah, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an experienced nursing leader to serve as Director of Nursing. 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. The current vacancy is in Ukiah. 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. Manager Academy is mandatory for all managers and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing (or the equivalent in increasingly responsible nursing and management experience)
• Five years of progressively responsible related experience providing nursing services in a public health care setting
• At least two years in a management or supervisory capacity
• Valid State Driver's License
• Registered Nurse License
• Public Health Nurse Certificate
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.
• Knowledge of administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
• Knowledge of modern methods, techniques and theories of nursing.
• Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of child abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of governmental financial operations, including budgeting and grants administration.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
• Knowledge of all computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of internal departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of County government organization and operations.
• Knowledge of external governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Skill in planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
• Skill in selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
• Skill in mediation techniques to resolve conflicts between management and staff.
• Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Skill in making presentations.
• Skill in analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems.
• Skill in researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Skill in applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
• Skill in using a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
• Skill in communicating orally with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
• Skill in operating and routine maintenance of general office machines such as copiers, facsimile machines, telephone systems, and paging systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to delegate authority to staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to draft and type correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems involving several variables.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and to reach with hands and arms, ascend and descend stairs using feet and legs, speak and hear and use color, sound, odor and shape perception and discrimination.
• May infrequently be required to push, pull, move, or lift below the neck, objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Manager Academy is mandatory for all managers and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

What This Job Offers

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