Nurse Manager II or Public Health Regional Manager

the South Dakota State Government•Rapid City, SD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Southeast Regional Manager works within the SD-DOH's Division of Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) and provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for the Sioux Falls regional office. This position directly supervises nine staff of Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) and Community Health Workers (CHW) who provide public health services related to vaccine-preventable diseases, HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), tuberculosis, zoonotic diseases, and other emerging infectious diseases and public health threats. This position coordinates regional public health activities with DPC program managers, epidemiologists, and fellow Regional Managers to ensure consistent implementation of statewide programs and priorities. Additionally, the Regional Manager provides public health consultation and guidance to healthcare providers, tribal partners and local agencies, businesses, and other community partners to support disease prevention and response efforts across southeastern South Dakota. Responsibilities include overseeing regional operations and administrative functions, supporting staff development and performance, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with program requirements, coordinating outbreak response activities, and helping ensure public health needs are effectively addressed throughout the region. This is a full-time position that requires occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.

Requirements

Registered nurse with an associate or bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of RN experience.
Non-Nurses will be trained to perform phlebotomy (blood draws).
Current South Dakota nursing license (for Registered Nurse applicants).
Knowledge of public health; disease prevention and treatment; supervision and management; state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; ethical and professional conduct; privacy practices and reporting procedures; clinical or laboratory policies and procedures.
Skill to establish interpersonal relationships with internal and external partners.
Skill to interpret and implement state and federal policies and procedures.
Skill to analyze data and procedures related to program quality assurance guidelines.
Skill to provide quality customer service and technical assistance.
Skill to listen to and respond to client and provider needs.
Skill to effectively problem solve and participate in work groups.
Skill to effectively build teams.
Skill to act decisively.
Ability to effectively communicate.
Ability to effectively supervise a diverse team and monitor staff performance.
Ability to assess program and staff effectiveness.
Ability to coordinate workload and priorities with DPC program managers and epidemiologists.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team and independently.
Ability to organize daily work, special projects, or events.
Ability to represent programs on committees and workgroups in state government and with partners.
Resume must be attached.
Must apply online.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
Must complete employment eligibility verification upon hire using E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

Two years of public health supervisory experience.
A background with relevant experience or medical field such as nursing, health administration, or science is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for the Sioux Falls regional office.
Directly supervises nine staff of Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) and Community Health Workers (CHW).
Provides public health services related to vaccine-preventable diseases, HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), tuberculosis, zoonotic diseases, and other emerging infectious diseases and public health threats.
Coordinates regional public health activities with DPC program managers, epidemiologists, and fellow Regional Managers.
Provides public health consultation and guidance to healthcare providers, tribal partners and local agencies, businesses, and other community partners.
Oversees regional operations and administrative functions.
Supports staff development and performance.
Ensures quality assurance and compliance with program requirements.
Coordinates outbreak response activities.
Helps ensure public health needs are effectively addressed throughout the region.
Conducts field visits to locate clients for notification, education, testing and/or treatment.