PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE DIRECTOR

LAPEER COUNTY

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE DIRECTOR/NURSE ADMINISTRATOR

General Summary

Under the supervision of the Director/Health Officer, plans, develops, administers, and evaluates nursing programs which conform to the goals and objectives of the department and the regulations and standards of state and federal agencies and third-party funding sources. Directs the professional nursing and support staff who provide clinic and educational services to clients within the County. Responsible for the administrative functions of the division including the development and administration of a number of program budgets.

Essential Functions

1. As manager of a large staff of nursing and support personnel, performs and oversees the personnel management functions of employment interviewing and selection, training, assigning functions, scheduling, reviewing and evaluating performance, and addressing employee relations issues.
2. Ensures the development and provision of departmental educational programs (orientation and staff development) that is consistent with agency operational needs.
3. Supervises staff directly or through subordinate supervisors to assure a high quality of professional service, maintain health standards, and monitor performance in relation to goals and objectives. Works with supervisors to ensure adequate professional development and in-service training for all staff. Oversees and participates in the continuing in-service education activities.
4. Works with the Director/Health Officer to identify the need for new programs to serve the population and plans program content, staffing needs, budget, range of services to be provided, and the goals and objectives of such services.
5. Plans, directs and supervises the provision of public health services in such areas as immunization, communicable disease control, sexually transmitted diseases, maternal and child health, and women’s health. Assesses needs and resources, and develops program plans accordingly. Collaborates with other health and social agencies to achieve community health goals.
6. Prepares the preliminary division budget for multiple programs and monitors a large number of budgets for conformity to expenditure checkpoints. Reviews, and approves for payment, invoices for division expenditures, time submitted for payroll, and travel vouchers.
7. Directs the evaluation and maintenance of proper documentation for services rendered, as required by state and federal agencies and third-party funding sources. Reviews activity reports and health records prepared by nursing staff for accuracy and completeness and assesses the quality of services provided. Supervises the preparation of evaluation and activity reports and clinical documentation prepared by staff.
8. Ensures the development and implementation of policies and protocols for all nursing programs. Enforces compliance with program agency policies. Ensures compliance with the requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, managed care companies, accrediting bodies, and department policies.
9. Conducts trend/statistical analysis of client data in developing new or revised program content. Summarizes activity for management review, prepares funding proposals, and ensures compliance to funding terms and conditions.
10. Seeks out available grants, compiles data, and prepares grant applications to support new programs to ensure maximum funds to meet the public health needs of the County.
11. Serves as liaison with various local, state and federal agencies concerning public health nursing and public health-related matters. Regularly confers with other public health representatives to resolve problems of mutual concerns and eliminate any duplication of efforts.
12. Represents the department to the public, speaking to community group, explaining health concern matters, and encouraging support for programs.
13. Attends Board of Commissioner meetings upon request. Prepares reports and requests to be presented to the board and serves as a resource on public health issues.
14. Reviews the literature and attends conferences and seminars to keep current on new practices and methods in the public health nursing field as well as nursing standards and regulations.
15. Ensures that clinical documentation regarding clients is kept secure and confidential and maintained consistent with Health Department policies and procedures.
16. Endorses the mission, philosophy, and purpose of the department and programs.

Other Functions

None listed

This may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.