Public Health Nursing Supervisor

Outagamie County•Appleton, WI

19h

About The Position

Outagamie County Public Health is seeking a Public Health Nursing Supervisor to lead nursing staff and public health efforts that improve community health and well-being. The position combines nursing leadership with prevention, education, policy, community partnerships, and data-informed planning. The supervisor leads strategies to prevent illness, reduce health risks, connect residents with resources, and strengthen conditions that support healthy communities. The position also promotes family-oriented health services and works to reduce communicable, environmental, and chronic disease through prevention, screening, and education. The mission of Outagamie County Public Health is to prevent disease and injury, promote wellness, and protect the health of the community. Reporting to the Division Manager/Public Health Officer, the Human Services Supervisor - Public Health Nursing supervises, leads, and coordinates Public Health Nursing staff and supports implementation of public health strategies. The supervisor performs Health Officer duties in the manager’s absence and maintains a leadership role in Public Health Nursing emergency response. The regular schedule aligns with Division core business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as program and community needs require. The position requires regular and predictable attendance and extra hours as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing and three to five years of clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Wisconsin Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license; provide transportation to and from job assignments and maintain eligibility to drive for employment.
Ability to operate medical equipment, including anemia, cholesterol, and blood sugar screening equipment, stethoscope, thermometer, and scale.
Ability to administer immunizations.
Ability to transport oneself to and from various locations in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to assign, supervise, and review others’ work in a timely manner.
Ability to coordinate divisional functions with the Manager.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate decimals and percentages, and apply high school algebra principles.
Ability to comprehend and interpret referrals, client records, lab reports, policy manuals, medical references, and other documents.
Ability to prepare performance evaluations, letters, referrals, reports, and other documents.
Ability to use and interpret medical terminology.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff, physicians, school personnel, home care, public health, government and other agencies, patients, families, and others.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

Public health nursing experience preferred.
Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform the duties of Health Officer in the manager’s absence.
Supervise, direct, and evaluate nursing staff activities, including work assignments, performance, guidance, professional development, and fostering a cooperative work environment.
Assist the Public Health Manager with interviewing and hiring employees; train new staff and ensure ongoing training for existing staff.
Promote collaborative working relationships across divisions.
Participate in budget planning and monitoring.
Conduct surveillance and investigation of communicable, acute, and chronic disease.
Assure the quality of community services.
Collect, review, and analyze community health data; identify population groups, families, and individuals at high risk of illness, injury, disability, or premature death.
Provide information and referral services to the public, medical community, and human services community.
Provide case management and nursing care to individuals, families, and communities using the nursing process.
Lead Public Health Nursing Unit emergency response; complete and maintain applicable training and certificates, and participate in preparedness exercises and planning events.
Provide community screening, health promotion, and immunization services in cooperation with private-sector partners and public agencies.
Collaborate with public and private organizations to address community health needs and evaluate the health care system’s effectiveness, accessibility, and quality.
Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues.
Maintain confidential client records.
Develop and maintain policies and programs addressing public health priorities.
Enforce state and federal laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
Participate in divisional quality improvement, performance management, strategic planning, workforce development, community assessment, and community health improvement planning.
Coordinate clinical practice experiences for nursing students and resident physicians.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and work extra hours as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.