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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Public Health Supervisor FLSA: Exempt-Professional
Department: Public Health Union: Exempt
Annual Hours Worked: 2080 Adopted: October 2021
Exempt Salary System Grade: MGR19 Approved: 1 ((I c ; /.jy
1.0 MAJOR FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
1.1 Tracks and implements Public Health Nursing programs and contracts for Jefferson
County citizens. Designs, writes and coordinates nursing practices, manages credentialing
and licensure documentation, nursing procedures, and agency protocols for all
Community Health programs; coordinates nursing program budgets; and performs
oversight of health care records procedures and HIPPA for agency, patient files and
forms.
2.0 SUPERVISION RECEIVED
2.1 Persons in this position are given discretion, within the scope of policy and regulations, in
the routine performance of their duties; supervision and guidance are received from the
Public Health Director and they are a member of the management team. Develops
evaluation of programs with lead staff, Assessment Coordinator and Department
Director.
3.0 SUPERVISION EXERCISED
3.1 Persons in this position supervise budgets, contacts and. contacted work and employees
and others contracted to other providers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Uses sound professional
and technical judgment, conforms to adapted policies and procedures, solves problems
and achieves results consistent with Department goals and objectives.
4.0 SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Review, track and implement department programs both in writing and deliverables to
maintain contracts. Is expert in field and resource to the department in specialty area.
4.2 Coordinates and plans program services. Plans through interagency and community
collaboration how to provide program, outreach, schedules and conduct the provision of
services.
4.3 Educates and instructs individuals and groups of all ages in health promotion activities,
maintains department branding in all programs in Community Health.
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4.4 May provide clinical services as assigned, assures back up is available in staffing.
4.5 May refer patients to appropriate community agencies and facilitates the linkage process
but provides assurance and policy development if the linkages are incomplete.
4.6 Responsible for structuring own continuing education via workshops, current literature
and resources.
4.8 Attends conferences, professional seminars and regular staff meetings as required for
professional development&to represent agency.
4.9 Maintains schedules; of rooms and. work, vacation calendars for all Community Health
staff.
4.10 Performs other tasks as directed.
5.0 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
5.1 Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and
respond to questions from groups of managers, staff, customers, and the general public.
5.2 Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference,
and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply
concepts such as fractions,percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
5.3 Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or
diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
5.4 Ability to establish rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles in a
professional manner, including knowledge and ability to discuss explicit sexual behaviors
and drug use practices.
5.5 Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with staff, community physicians and a
variety of groups and agencies.
5.6 Knowledge of the medical care system, health care system, and public health system in
Washington State.
5.7 Ability to use personal computer, required software, and. other office equipment standard
to the area of assignment and to adapt to new and/or modified equipment which maybe
acquired.
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5.8 Demonstrated successful supervisory and managerial experience is preferred. Ability to
implement and maintain sound organizational practices.
5.9 Maintain a high standard for accuracy, completeness, and efficiency in the preparation of
reports and budgets. Independent and self-motivated to complete required deadlines
while simultaneously completing other tasks.
5.10 While performing the duties of this job,the employee is frequently required to talk or
hear. The employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to
climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stand; walk; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
5.11 Good health, and good. physical condition, appropriate to the position. The employee
must occasionally Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision requirements
include: close vision, color vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
6.0 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
6.1 Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent in Public Health,Nursing Science or other related
health field; and four (4) years of Public Health experience, including one (1) year
demonstrated supervisory responsibility, in an agency providing generalized Public
Health services,
or
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Nursing from a school of nursing accredited by the National
League of Nursing or the equivalent.
or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
6.2 Valid Washington State Driver's License.
6.3 Valid Washington State Registered Nurse license with. no restrictions.
7.0 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES
7.1 Familiarity with tools, instruments, equipment and techniques commonly used in the
performance of related tasks.
7.3 Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm
in stressful situations, relate to others in a calm, professional manner.
7.4 Understands the need, and has the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive
information.
7.5 Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local laws and regulations which may
affect situations involving public health and public nursing care.
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7.6 Ability to assure efficient and effective utilization of volunteers and department
personnel, funds, materials, facilities, and time.
7.7 Professional grant and report writing.
8.0 WORK ENVIRONMENT
8.1 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
8.2 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job
change.