Lead Public Health Nurse - Echo Cliffs

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation•Coppermine, Arizona

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Public Health Nurse (PHN) will assist in overseeing the Public Health Nursing services including primary care referrals, home assessments, preventative services as well as community screening and educational outreach activities and immunization clinics. Under the general supervision of the Public Health Nurse Director, incumbent will assess and develop educational activities prioritizing community health needs with an emphasis on prevention and community outreach with strategic program enhancement and development. The incumbent will provide day-to-day guidance and support to the PHN Director as required to meet program and community needs. Ensure compliance with all accreditation standards and practice for PHN and perform functions such as planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing work, addressing personnel matters, managing a budget, establishing and maintaining logistical systems, and accomplishing assignments as required. Serves as a liaison and a leader with chapters, schools, providers, and the public relations department and maintains a healthy collaborative relationship with private and public entities, state, tribal and federal agencies to promote the program’s goals and mission.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
A licensed professional, must have a valid, current, full and unrestricted license to practice from any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association
Must have a current and valid state driver’s license with no restrictions maintained throughout employment
Two years of Public Health Nursing experience and three years of acute care experience in an inpatient setting
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas: Positive working relationships with others, Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints, Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
Ability to effectively intercede with family and patients; resolve concerns related to the delivery of health care services
Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and ability to apply Nursing concepts and principles.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets, Teams and Outlook.
Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC

Responsibilities

The Lead PHN supports the coordination and delivery of community-based nursing services, provides clinical guidance and mentorship to PHN staff, assists with complex patient care and case management, monitors program activities and quality measures, and promotes collaboration with internal departments and community partners.
Plans, organizes, manages and evaluates a comprehensive PHN Program in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Integrates current evidence-based public health practices into program operations.
Participate in community health assessment and determine priorities for services. Provides leadership, direction and technical expertise in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of PHN services by continually reviewing and evaluating programs to meet the changing needs of the community.
Ensure compliance, and evaluating the PHN compliance requirements including performance improvement, quality, and accreditation, regulatory (e.g. Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and related programs in conjunction with the TCRHCC departments.
Collaborates with Quality Improvement, Infection Prevention, Mental Health, Patient Education, and other departments to support interdisciplinary approaches to population health, regulatory compliance, and program development. Participates in grant development, implementation, and reporting when applicable.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with Tribal, local, state, and federal agencies to strengthen public health infrastructure and improve health outcomes within the service area. Represents the PHN program in community partnerships, coalitions, and interagency initiatives.
Provides leadership with regard to epidemiological surveys, surveillance of index case and ensures timely investigations. Coordinates with Epi-Response team in mobilizing resources to respond to communicable disease outbreaks.
Develops, maintains, and is primarily responsible for an annual department budget to include: Capital, Operations, staffing, and the departmental strategic goals.
Participates in the planning, organizing, and evaluating comprehensive staff development, orientation, education, and performance improvement programs. Conducts the department’s performance evaluations, develops and implements effective educational programs to teach groups and individuals at their level of understanding. Oversees time and attendance
Conducts regular staff meetings to communicate program updates, clarify work processes, and address operational challenges. Conduct structured orientation plans for new employees and ensures qualified staff serve as preceptors to support successful onboarding.
Promotes professional development by facilitating staff participation in continuing education and training opportunities. Supports staff in obtaining and maintaining relevant certifications and competencies aligned with national public health standards.
Ensures accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record system to support patient care, program monitoring, quality reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental operations, public health initiatives, and organizational goals.