Immunization Nurse Supervisor

Arapahoe County•Aurora, CO

3d•$77,439 - $123,701•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is with the Immunization Program which provides services in Aurora, Englewood, and various community-based mobile sites to provide protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. The Nurse Supervisor provides leadership to program operations and staff working in Arapahoe County Public Health clinics. This role works in collaboration with the Nurse Manager to offer innovative ideas for services and process improvement, serves as the subject matter expert for clinic operations providing technical guidance and employee relations for staff, and providing service recovery for clients.

Requirements

Requires a well-developed knowledge of the principles, techniques, practices, and procedures related to nursing services.
Relates well to all kinds of people, builds rapport, and establishes trust and confidence
Ability to communicate effectively, including delivering hard messages sensitively and compassionately
Ability to inspire and motivate entire units and organizations
Must be a role model for teamwork and dependability
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Professional Qualifications: Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado or a Compact State. BLS and CPR certification.
Previous experience in nursing, public health, and supervisory experience may be considered in-lieu of education requirements.
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
Must stay up to date on any required training, certifications, and licensures.
Reliable transportation required for travel to all Arapahoe County Public Health clinics and various worksites throughout the Metro Denver area on an as-needed basis.

Nice To Haves

One year of supervisory experience in Nursing

Responsibilities

Applies policies and procedures to proactively affect programs and outcomes.
Maintains compliance of Federal and State program-specific guidelines.
Responsible for inventory, procurement, safe storage, and reconciliation of supplies.
Monitors and coordinates supply transportation in accordance with safety standards and deadlines.
Assists with all program management functions as needed.
Provides direct supervision to staff, including performance management, coaching, disciplinary actions, and training.
In coordination with HR, position acts with compliance of County’s guidelines for employees.
Provides leadership for clinics, including managing clinic flow, service recovery, and employee relations.
Collaborates with internal staff to complete nurse audits, reconcile issues, and resolve errors.
Plans and recommends additional education to staff to rectify learning deficiencies.
In coordination with the Nurse Manager, reviews program operations, recommends process improvements, and develops clinic schedule to meet program deliverables.
Within the scope of practice, provides safe, appropriate, direct patient care in a clinical setting.
Maintains clinic-specific documentation. Uses organizational skills to maintain correct forms and tools necessary for effective clinic operations.
Provides oversight of compliance and is responsible for audits for grants/programs.
Utilizes savvy detail and organizational skills to perform monthly supply inventory and reconciles purchasing documentation.
Uses active listening skills and proactive interpersonal skills to understand what is verbalized and what is omitted from clients and staff.
Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness and response, as required. Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee and initiates corrective actions and responses pursuant to Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, and regulations.