Job Description Summary

Job Description

Joby Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5236 - Public Health Nursing Supervisor

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $75816 - $90979 Annually

Pay Range: $75816 - $106163 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for 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.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing licensed to practice in the state of AZ AND 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.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• 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).

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:State of Arizona Registered Nursing license BLS/CPR certified. Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities records and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment in a clinic and/or office setting. Constantly observes details at close range. Occasionally stationary at a desk. Frequently moves about inside an office and/or clinic. Frequently participates in external events.

Working Conditions:The Public Health Nurse Supervisor operates within a clinic setting and a professional office setting assisting with oversight an administration of direct patient care and conducting desk-based tasks. Regular daily attendance is an essential function for this position however is eligible for alternative work schedules if deemed appropriate by the division leadership and clinic/program scheduling needs.

EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.