PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE DIRECTOR

COUNTY OF LAPEER • Lapeer Township, MI

2d • $37 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director/Health Officer, the Public Health Nurse Director plans, develops, administers, and evaluates nursing programs that align with department goals and comply with state and federal agency requirements and third-party funding standards. The position directs professional nursing and support staff who provide clinic and educational services to County residents and is responsible for division administration, including developing and administering multiple program budgets.

The director oversees personnel management, staff education and development, service quality, program planning and delivery, budgets, documentation, policies and protocols, regulatory compliance, program evaluation, grant funding, and relationships with community and government agencies. The role also represents the department to the public and keeps current on public health nursing practices, standards, and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Five years of professional nursing experience, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Knowledge of population-based health principles, issues, and practices.
• Ability to work with people to foster teamwork and better serve the public.
• Ability to implement practices to meet population needs over a short period, such as mass vaccination clinics.
• Knowledge of the public health system in Michigan.
• Knowledge of nursing practice and its application to individuals and populations.
• Skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and Canva.
• Ability to develop client education materials and promote services.
• Ability to access office files and enter and access information using a computer.
• Ability to travel throughout the County to various locations.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Administration or Health Care preferred.
• At least two years of Community Health nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel functions for nursing and support staff, including interviewing and selection, training, assigning duties, scheduling, performance evaluation, and employee relations.
• Ensure development and delivery of orientation, staff development, and in-service education programs.
• Supervise staff directly or through subordinate supervisors to maintain professional service quality, health standards, and performance against goals and objectives.
• Work with supervisors to provide professional development and training for staff; oversee and participate in continuing in-service education.
• Work with the Director/Health Officer to identify the need for new programs and plan program content, staffing, budgets, services, goals, and objectives.
• Plan, direct, and supervise public health services, including immunization, communicable disease control, sexually transmitted diseases, maternal and child health, and women’s health.
• Assess community needs and resources and develop program plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with health and social agencies to achieve community health goals.
• Prepare the preliminary division budget for multiple programs and monitor budgets against expenditure checkpoints.
• Review and approve division expenditure invoices, payroll time submissions, and travel vouchers.
• Direct the evaluation and maintenance of service documentation required by state and federal agencies and third-party funding sources.
• Review nursing staff activity reports and health records for accuracy and completeness, and assess service quality.
• Supervise preparation of evaluation and activity reports and clinical documentation.
• Ensure development and implementation of policies and protocols for nursing programs and enforce compliance with program agency policies.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, private insurer, managed care company, accrediting body, and department requirements.
• Analyze client data trends and statistics to develop new or revised program content.
• Summarize program activity for management review, prepare funding proposals, and ensure compliance with funding terms and conditions.
• Identify grant opportunities, compile data, and prepare grant applications to support programs and address County public health needs.
• Serve as liaison with local, state, and federal agencies on public health nursing and related matters.
• Confer with public health representatives to resolve shared concerns and avoid duplication of effort.
• Represent the department to the public, speak with community groups, explain health concerns, and encourage support for programs.
• Attend Board of Commissioner meetings upon request; prepare reports and requests for presentation to the Board and serve as a resource on public health issues.
• Review literature and attend conferences and seminars to remain current on public health nursing practices, methods, standards, and regulations.
• Ensure client clinical documentation is secure, confidential, and maintained according to Health Department policies and procedures.
• Endorse the mission, philosophy, and purpose of the department and its programs.
• Travel throughout the County to various locations and communicate effectively in writing and orally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager