Public Health Nursing Manager

To serve as the Public Health Nursing Manager pursuant to the California Code of Regulations; to plan, coordinate, direct and evaluate the activities and services of public health nursing services to individual clients and the community at large through the provision of clinical services and counseling and through the promotion of community health and welfare; to assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional nursing staff and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the supervisory level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents are responsible for coordinating and supervising a multiple number of public health and related programs and may perform more complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff.

Positions at this level are distinguished from the higher level position, Director of Nursing Services, in that the latter has first line management authority over all public health programs within the Public Health Division. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Supervising Community Health Nurse in that this classification possesses a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

REPORTS TO:

Public Health Officer or designee.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Provides supervision of Public Health Nurse I/II/III and Community Health Nurse I/II/III and other assigned public health staff.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in clinical, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive to remote areas of the County in all weather conditions.

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Plans, organizes, administers and supervises public health nursing services, programs, and activities of the Public Health Department.

Recommends and develops program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and protocols and advises staff on the interpretation and application of department policies and protocols.

Maintains and participates in various programs and clinic services.

Provides public health nursing services to individual clients and the community at large, including clinical care, counseling. and public health instruction and education.

Oversees the administration of provider and inter-agency agreements and contracts.

Prepares targeted case management assessment and develops service plans for clients; consults with colleagues, providers, other case managers or supervisors concerning cases; conducts home visitation as required; reviews and/or completes charting of client progress in medical records and all other documentation as required; monitors cases to ensure quality care is provided to all clients.

Makes referrals to other agencies and/or providers as appropriate; assists clients in accessing health and community services as needed.

May promote and administer a grant program to provide community groups with funding for special public health projects and programs.

Provides direction to subordinate staff regarding difficult, complex, or complicated cases.

Supervises and evaluates the work of professional staff and provides direction of subordinate staff as assigned; provides or coordinates staff training; offers advice and assistance as needed; implements disciplinary measures as appropriate.

Collaborates with other health care providers, professionals, and community representatives in assessing implementation and evaluation of assigned programs.

Oversees and participates in the preparation and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date program records; prepares and submits various technical, administrative, and financial reports as required by the County and other agencies.

Represents the department on various community, regional, and State committees related to assigned public health programs or activities.

Coordinates assigned activities and programs with those of other departments, divisions and agencies as appropriate.

May participate in County budget preparation and provide cost estimates for budget recommendations.

Performs general administrative work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, attending meetings, copying, and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

- (3) Three years of experience as a Public Health Nurse with increasing assumption of administrative responsibilities, or (5) five years of experience as a Public Health Nurse in a generalized public health nursing program, including at least (2) two years’ experience in program coordination or supervision.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

- Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.

Independent travel may be required.

All County employees can and will be called upon to act as Disaster Workers when needed.

In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation.

Knowledge of:

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.

Accepted Public Health Nursing standards.

Principles, procedures, and techniques used in planning, evaluating, and administering public health programs.

Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to public health administration.

Principles, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied in public health practice, and of preventive medicine.

Principles, practices, and current issues in health education, including mental health, substance abuse, maternal and child health, and general public health; understanding the causes and types of treatment for substance abuse, mental health disorders, and public health disorders.

Sociological, cultural, environmental, and economic factors affecting individual and public health.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Budget preparation and administration practices.

Report and business letter preparation techniques.

Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data processing and records management.

English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Safe work practices.

Public / community relations techniques.

Ability to:

Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of the work of subordinate staff.

Interpret, analyze and apply federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances.

Plan, organize, evaluate and provide leadership in community health programs and public health nursing activities.

Monitor and manage contracts for services.

Plan, organize, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.

Prepare and administer program budgets and plans.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, determine consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving difficult administrative, professional, technical and personnel problems.

Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and procedures.

Work effectively with clients and family members and assist them in the satisfactory solution of health problems.

React quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Prepare clear and concise administrative, financial, and technical reports.

Make effective public presentations.

Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. 

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of San Benito assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.