Public Health Nursing Supervisor 1 or 2

Georgia Department of Public Health•Newnan (Coweta County), GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Nursing Supervisor 1 or 2 (County Nurse Manager) manages programs, staff, clinical services, and fiscal processes for the Coweta County Health Department under limited supervision. The supervisor identifies community partners, providers, and agencies and builds relationships to advance public health efforts. The role includes clinical nursing work, staff supervision, patient-care oversight, budget management, community collaboration, and emergency preparedness and response. District 4 Public Health and County Board of Health employees are essential employees during emergencies. The supervisor may be required to help staff shelters, Specimen Point of Collection (SPOC) sites, or Points of Distribution (POD) sites. Participation is a job requirement whether an emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours. The position is offered at two levels. Public Health Nursing Supervisor 1 has an annual salary of $74,758.74; Public Health Nursing Supervisor 2 has an annual salary of $84,477.37. The position remains open until filled and may close once a satisfactory applicant pool is identified. Selected applicants will undergo criminal background checks and fingerprinting, pre-employment drug screening, reference checks, and immunization requirements.

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
For Supervisor 1: three years of nursing experience, or two years of experience at the lower-level Public Health Registered Nurse Supervisor (HCP193) or equivalent.
For Supervisor 1: complete a Public Health Nursing (PHN) course within one year of hire.
For Supervisor 2: five years of RN supervisory or management experience, or two years of experience at the lower-level Public Health Nursing Supervisor 1 (HCP194) or equivalent.
For Supervisor 2 without PHN experience: complete a PHN course within six months of hire.
Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
CPR certification.
Ability to participate in emergency response assignments during or outside regular work hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Two or more years of public health nursing experience.
Experience working as an Expanded Role Public Health Nurse.

Responsibilities

Assess clients' healthcare needs using history, observation, physical examination, and diagnostic data.
Dispense and administer medications and vaccines according to protocols and immunization guidelines.
Monitor, record, and report client symptoms and changes in condition; modify treatment plans as indicated.
Provide client education, examinations, and treatments.
Document care clearly and accurately in paper or electronic records, following state and district policies and approved abbreviations and symbols.
Plan and supervise assigned staff work; provide education, coaching, feedback, and support for employee performance and skill development.
Track team progress, anticipate roadblocks, and adjust plans as needed to achieve team goals.
Monitor patient care, observe nurses, and visit patients to ensure care follows best practices.
Evaluate and review work performance to promote continuous quality improvement.
Follow DPH and District policies, procedures, protocols, and program guidelines, including HIPAA, CLIA, CPR certification, and the Exposure Control Plan.
Work with staff and community partners to build partnerships and use existing resources to enhance services.
Prepare for and respond to public health emergencies as directed.
Develop emergency preparedness plans and initiatives; participate in training, drills, and exercises; adjust county plans as needed; and work in the County Operations Center.
Analyze problems, set and achieve goals, and demonstrate commitment to public health programs.
Collaborate with the Board of Health to assess and evaluate community health needs.
Work with administrative staff to oversee and manage county budget activities.
Pursue professional development and acquire skills and knowledge to enhance contributions to the county and nursing profession.
Participate in initial and ongoing Public Health Nursing protocol training.
Participate in emergency assignments, which may include staffing a shelter, SPOC site, or POD site, even when the emergency occurs outside regular work hours.