Public Health Nurse Manager

Company: Crook County
Location: Prineville
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Summary

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The Public Health Nurse Manager oversees the Special supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Maternal Child Health Teams, and the services provided therein. This position provides Nurse Home Visiting patient care and case management services for perinatal clients, families, and children up to age 21. As a member of Department Leadership, the Public Health Nurse Manager engages in strategic planning, quality improvement, advocacy, and sustainability initiatives that influence the full scope of department services.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision and Department Leadership

Staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, professional development, and offboarding
Review and ensure employee licensure as required - including maintenance of appropriate CEUs
Program oversight: workplan development, performance management, and reporting
Service provision assurance: staff scheduling and coordination
Fiscal oversight for programs: support budget development and fiscal tracking
Policy and procedure development and implementation at program and department levels
Active engagement with department strategic planning and implementation
Partner coordination at local, regional, state, and federal levels
Mission advocacy

Nursing

Provide clinic, home, and/or telehealth visits based on client needs and preference, and programmatic requirements
Provide on-going oversight of community health worker(s) with whom the RN has delegated components of the plan of care. Assure the plan of care is being followed and remains appropriate
Respond to subpoenas specific to clients served. Prepare for and reder testimony as required
Identify signs and report suspicion of child abuse as required by law
Ensure personal safety in all settings (sometimes unknown) and advocate for client safety
Maintain client records per protocol. Complete clear, organized, accurate, and timely charting and billing documentation
Perform CPR if needed

Provide/promote screening of potential clients for eligibility and program placement
Perform intensive targeted case management services to assigned clients by performing comprehensive assessments and periodic reassessments of child/family needs; plan, implement, and monitor care plans; coordinate with other service providers; place referrals and link clients to available/needed resources; and assist families to accomplish their goals
Complete required training and Continuing Education Units for licensure and program standards, including current and best practice skills and knowledge related to early childhood, perinatal care, and parenting
Assess physical development, vision, hearing, gross and fine motor skills, adaptive behavior, and cognitive development of children
Assist in lab and clinic with immunizations, walk-in appointments, and emergencies as needed

Medical Program Oversight and Implementation

Ensure maintenance of all applicable professional, legal, and ethical standards including confidentiality and informed consent
Implement and assure implementation of objectives and adherence to policies and procedures of programs within assigned Service Group(s)
Collect and provide data for reports; assist with County, State, Federal, and grant reporting requirements
Learn/utilize a variety of computer medical record systems, including use of newer office technologies
Exercise independent judgment and critical thinking
Participate in and ensure quality and strategic community outreach via engagement with the general public, elected officials, and partner organizations
Ensure and conduct promotion of services and associated referral processes with community partners and agencies
Coordinate with postsecondary and technical education programs to support training needs for students and interns in clinical settings
Support and conduct liaison work between families and healthcare or social service agencies
Conduct chart audits

Grant Management

Plan, write, and implement grant activities as needed
Accurately interpret and adhere to contract language
Collaborate with health department staff, sub-contractors, and partners to achieve project deliverables
Prepare accurate and timely progress reports

Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response

Complete Public Health Preparedness Training: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

Participate in Public Health Preparedness exercises and events in preparation for a variety of deployment scenarios
Hold a registration with the Everbridge emergency response system and update communication pathways as needed
Specialize in at least one Incident Command System (ICS) role and cross-train in another
Respond to Public Health Emergencies and undertake response roles as necessary
Support implementation of department-wide preparedness and response goals, including integrated efforts at the service and program levels
Coordinate with Health Protection & Response Services to ensure certification of staff and current information in Everbridge accounts
Ensure teams practice and are educated on emergency procedures

Competencies

Equipment used: personal computer and related software (i.e. Excel, Word, databases), medical lab equipment
Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing and public health nursing including health maintenance and disease prevention; the effects of physical, social, and emotional factors on health; principles and techniques of teaching, counseling, interviewing, and history taking; resources available through other health and welfare agencies; integration and linkages between community agencies
Knowledge of prenatal care and child development
Ability to exercise independent judgment and plan, organize, and administer safe and effective public health nursing care; work effectively with individuals and families to assist them in the satisfactory solution of health programs; recognize and respect the impact of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic difference on health care practices; act as a liaison with other agencies to coordinate care of clients; maintain effective working relationships; maintain complete and accurate records and reports; evaluate situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Effective verbal and written communication
Knowledge and ability to perform interviews, counseling, and work with the public
Ability and skill to contribute to a positive work environment through the Crook County Health Department vision, mission, and guiding principles
Supervisory and management skills
Knowledge of Public Health laws and rules
Working knowledge of community resources
Maintain confidentiality without exception
Ability to learn and explain established policies and procedures using judgment and diplomacy

Performance Indicators

Contribution to a minimum of one organization-wide initiative per year (i.e. Quality Improvement processes, annual staff training implementation, department-wide meetings, et cetera)
Complete quarterly chart reviews for quality assurance, and additional as recommended or required
Adherence to work plans as developed for each program responsibility. Programs assigned to this position are subject to change
Timely submission of reporting requirements for each assigned program, including recorded outcomes in performance management database(s)
Timely response to organization-wide initiatives and requirements (i.e. policy compliance, workforce surveys, training, documentation)
Engagement in Regional Health Assessment and Regional Health Improvement Plan efforts
Documentation of sustainability efforts, including but not limited to grant submissions, partnership development and maintenance, et cetera
Utilize project management software to support department-wide initiatives including website and social media communications, and translation requests

Supervisory Responsibility

This position provides supervision of staff within Family Health Services, including but not limited to Family Connects; Maternal Child Health; Babies First; CaCoon and Perinatal Care Coordination.

Work Environment

This is a largely clinical role, with some sedentary work; however, some filing, lifting and carrying may be required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, along with home visiting in client's homes and public spaces.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, twist, and bend. Ability to perform CPR if needed.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. but hours may vary based on home visits and other responsibilities. Some weekends and evenings will be required for travel, events, and/or training. Days and hours may vary in a public health emergency. This position qualifies for flexible scheduling options as approved by the department Director.

Travel

There is considerable travel for home visiting, training, and regional meetings. State and/or national travel may be options for training or presentation

Required Education and Experience

Associate Degree in nursing plus 7 years experience in clinical and/or home care settings
Any equivalent combination of licensure, training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
Regardless of education, must have a current and valid Registered Nursing license to practice in Oregon

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) and 2 years experience in clinical and/or home care settings

OR

Any equivalent combination of licensure, training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
Regardless of education, must have a current and valid Registered Nursing license to practice in Oregon

AND

Clearly demonstrate experience leading teams and having project/program oversight

Preferred Education and Experience

Masters Degree in Public Health, nursing, social services, health administration, or related field
At least two years of experience in public health administration
At least one year experience supervising staff and/or primary project/program oversight, including chart audits and case consultation
At least one year experience in medical case management
Experience with community organizing event planning and coordination
Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Bilingual

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Able to complete a thorough employment and/or criminal history check.
Final candidates will be required to provide official proof of college degree and certified transcripts (not required for all positions).

Safety Sensitive Requirements

This position is considered to be a safety sensitive position subject to drug screen(s) and adherence to all vaccine/immunity requirements for the healthcare setting.

AAP/EEO Statement

This position is 'at-will', and either Crook County or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause.

Crook County is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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