Public Health Nursing Supervisor

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Public Health Nursing Supervisor position will oversee daily clinic operations and serve as a resource leader and mentor for clinic staff. These two positions will be expected to perform ALL the duties of a registered nurse in addition to supervisory duties. Some key responsibilities include: Oversees the daily operations of the clinic, including staffing levels, nursing assignments and patient care. Steps into any role in the clinics as needed, including but not limited to, immunization administration, reproductive/sexual health screening and treatment, rooming patients, and front office duties. Coordinates new employee orientation and training schedules.

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

• Oversees the daily operations of the clinic, including staffing levels, nursing assignments and patient care.
• Steps into any role in the clinics as needed, including but not limited to, immunization administration, reproductive/sexual health screening and treatment, rooming patients, and front office duties.
• Coordinates new employee orientation and training schedules.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees