Public Health Nursing Supervisor

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Nursing Supervisor manages Immunization and Family Planning services within clinic operations, reporting to the Public Health Nursing Manager. This position oversees day-to-day clinical functions, supervises nursing and support staff, and ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care focused on disease prevention, reproductive health, and community wellness. The successful candidate will possess strong clinical expertise in immunizations and family planning, along with demonstrated leadership and program management experience. This role is essential in advancing health equity, improving access to preventive services, and building strong community partnerships.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, licensed to practice in the state of AZ
• Four years of experience working as a registered nurse INCLUDING proficiency performing phlebotomies
• OR: Three years with Pima County in a Public Health Registered Nurse position
• Valid driver license is required at time of application
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment
• State of Arizona Registered Nursing license
• BLS/CPR certified

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in public or community health clinic setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Assists the nurse manager and division administration in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures
• Acts as a preceptor for new nurses
• Assures compliance with regulatory vaccine inventory, ordering, storage, and reporting and assists Nurse Manager/Vaccine Officer with quality audits
• Ensures all nurses implement best practices in compliance with the outpatient treatment center licensing rules and Pima County Health Department (PCHD) policies and procedures
• Participates in QA/QI activities to improve service delivery
• Conducts performance appraisals and implements performance management strategies as needed
• Maintains clear communication with the clinic nurse manager and Deputy Division Manager to include incident reporting, disciplinary issues, and changes in workflow or practices
• Communicates in a timely manner any relevant PCHD updates or changes to guidelines for services to all nursing staff
• Coordinates and participates in nursing outreach events and/or mobile outreach
• Performs phlebotomies, trains staff, and assists in the lab when needed
• Assists with recruitment of clinic staff
• Participates in emergency preparedness activities and acts as a nursing lead for Incident Command (IC) when needed

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed