NURSE MANAGER

Thurston County•Olympia, WA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for a Nurse Manager for our Disease Control & Prevention (DCP) Division. In this vital leadership role, you will oversee a division of approximately 10 staff and ensure the success of multiple programs through strategic planning, effective staff management, and strong fiscal oversight. You will manage complex budgets with diverse funding streams, navigate contracts and grants, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements, while leading a team dedicated to investigating and managing cases of communicable diseases and sexually transmitted infections. You’ll also shape the future of the program by setting impactful goals, providing technical expertise and training, and building strong community partnerships. If you’re a purpose-driven leader with a strong commitment to guiding mission-oriented teams, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related advanced nursing education.
Must be currently licensed as a Washington State Registered Nurse.
Five years of experience in professional environmental work including experience in budget preparation and program planning and implementation.
A minimum of two years supervisory experience of nursing staff is also required.
Ability to use a personal computer and software packages to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

2 years of public health nursing experience
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with community stakeholders, colleagues, elected officials, and boards of commission
Strong interpersonal skills in communicating, negotiating, and building inclusive, equitable relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Numerical and fiscal oversight aptitude
Data analysis skills
Strong and collaborative problem-solving skills
Knowledge of tuberculosis prevention, control strategies, and case management
Ability to create, review, and update clinical policy and standing orders
Experience in grant writing, reporting, and management

Responsibilities

Provide clinical guidance to nurse and disease investigator team on a variety of diseases such as tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infections
Develop, implement, and evaluate public health nursing programs and services based on community needs, agency goals, and evidence-based practices
Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, public health regulations, and professional nursing standards
Develop, revise, and implement policies and procedures related to nursing practice
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, client outcomes, and service delivery quality
Collect and analyze data to support program improvement and public health initiatives
Stay current with public health nursing practices, laws, and trends
Support and empower public health nurses to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and licensure in accordance with state Nurse Practice Acts
Identify and remove barriers to independent nursing judgment and evidence-based decision-making
Advocate for systems, policies, and workflows that enable optimal use of nursing skills in public health service delivery
Assist with communicable disease case investigations that need a higher level of nursing support
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, other local governmental agencies, academic institutions, industrial organizations, professional societies, and other groups for planning and development of services
Monitor expenditures and program performance against the approved budget and general cost-effectiveness standards
Responsible for grant and contract management to include identifying and preparing grant applications for Board of Health approval, ensuring requirements are met, deliverables and outcomes are analyzed and achieved, and accurate files and reports are maintained and submitted
Manage a team of employees; recommend selection of staff, provide and coordinate training opportunities, set expectations and goals, evaluate performance, and recommend disciplinary action when needed
Provide on-call after hours/weekend/holiday phone support
Perform other work as required or assigned, including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations