Public Health Nurse Supervisor

State of Vermont • Rutland, VT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Help us ensure that Rutland District Office-serving communities in Rutland County-is a healthy place to live, learn, work, and play. We are seeking a Public Health Nurse Supervisor to oversee community-level immunization and infectious disease prevention efforts, with a strong focus on advancing health equity. This role will lead a dedicated, dynamic, and caring team of clinical and nonclinical staff towards improving population level health. This is achieved through the delivery of essential public health services and programs such as chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, school health, and emergency preparedness.     The position is a member of the Rutland District leadership team and supervises five staff. The work involves extensive relationship building with staff, state partners, and community partners. Duties are performed under the supervision of a Public Health Services District Director. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on Vermonters' health and wellbeing.   The Division of Local Health works to preserve and improve the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters. The Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person's strength, assets, and values. The Division of Local Health is committed to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices as we work towards the elimination of health and health care disparities.

Requirements

• Possession of, or eligibility for, licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license
• Five (5) years or more of professional nursing experience in public health or community health nursing INCLUDING one (1) year or more at a supervisory level OR leading a group or team
• Must maintain Vermont licensure as a Registered Nurse OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license as a condition of employment
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to lead implementation of population-level public health interventions in a culturally competent way.
• Demonstrated excellence in building collaborative relationships to address complex social issues that impact health.
• Strong project management, group facilitation, and communication skills.
• Strong supervision skills and considerable knowledge in conflict resolution, motivation and coaching skills.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Community Health Nursing is defined as school nursing, home health nursing, home visiting nurses and community nurse health educators.

Responsibilities

• Performance management of nursing and non-nursing staff
• Coordination and implementation of local public health programs
• Provision of clinical direction to nursing staff
• Staff development
• Staff evaluation
• Program implementation
• Performance management
• Evaluation of interventions to improve health outcomes

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees