Nurse Supervisor

Lake Cumberland Home Health•Calloway County Health Department, KY

10d•$7 - $50

About The Position

The Nurse Supervisor manages and coordinates nursing services and several programs provided by the Calloway County Health Department, serving a multi-county or other geographic area. Under policy direction from the Director of Nurses and/or Public Health Director, the position plans, directs, and organizes programs and supervises nurses and other assigned staff. Approximately 80% of the work is spent on management activities, with only limited direct client care. Work is primarily inside a clinic or community setting. The role provides overall management and guidance to nursing programs in assigned areas, serves as an expert nursing resource, supports consistent application of program policies and protocols, addresses potential problems, contributes to policy development and quality assurance, and oversees service coverage, training, reporting, and staff performance evaluations. A Kentucky or compact-state RN license is required. The position requires six years of RN experience in public health, including two years of supervisory experience, subject to the stated education substitutions.

Requirements

Six years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in public health, including two years of supervisory experience; a BSN may substitute for four years of required experience, and a master's degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, or Public Health may substitute for five years of experience.
Must hold an RN license in Kentucky or a compact state.
May be required to submit to drug screening and a background check according to agency policies.

Responsibilities

Provide basic nursing care on a very limited basis, as needed.
Manage and guide nursing programs for specifically assigned areas.
Serve as an expert nursing resource person.
Interpret and facilitate program policies and protocols to ensure uniform delivery of nursing services.
Anticipate potential problem situations, intervene to reduce adverse impacts, and convey specific problems to the Director of Nurses or Public Health Director.
Participate in policy development.
Assign and oversee activities of Nurse Supervisors.
Ensure adequate coverage of services.
Participate in quality assurance and utilization reviews.
Prepare formal performance reports for local and state agencies, as indicated.
Supervise staff training in nursing techniques and procedures.
Complete performance evaluations for assigned staff.
Plan, direct, organize, and coordinate programs and nursing services.
Supervise nurses and other staff as assigned.