Job description

JOB POSTING FOR LEWIS & CLARK COUNTY

Position Title: Nurse Supervisor

Organization: Lewis and Clark County, Public Health

Pay Rate: $32.99 per hour to $38.81 per hour

Position Type/Status: Permanent, Full-time, Exempt

Do you love working with people? Do you want to make a positive impact in the community? If so, Lewis and Clark County has a great opportunity for you! We are hiring for a Public Health RN Supervisor! We offer a fun and flexible work environment that is dedicated to improving and protecting the health of Lewis and Clark County residents. The position directly supervises four (4) Public Health Nurses and two (2) temporary positions. This position is a Monday thru Friday, day shift. We pride ourselves on leadership who supports professional development and commitment to service. Want to learn more about us, please check out our website at Lewis and Clark County: Public Health (lccountymt.gov)

Under the direction of the Disease Control and Prevention Division Administrator, this position provides and directs immunization and communicable disease investigation, reporting and education and prevention services.

Job posting is open until filled and applications will be reviewed every two (2) weeks.

Who We Are

Public Health is Your Health! Most people don't understand what public health is or how it impacts their daily lives. The "This Is Public Health" campaign was designed by the Association of Schools of Public Health to let people know that public health affects them on a daily basis and that we are only as healthy as the world we live in.

Public Health offers a flexible work environment and is family friendly. We pride ourselves on leadership who supports professional development and commitment to service.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve and protect the health of all Lewis and Clark County residents.

Benefits

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes:

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees.

High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and a additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees.

• PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents
• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee.
• Wellness Screening Incentive
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!https://fed-pro.org/public-service/

Other Benefits

Includes:

• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Cost of living increases
• Market adjustments
• Step based wage increases
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• Longevity pay

Application Instructions - Required Materials
Applications for this position are accepted online only through our career portal https://www.lccountymt.gov/hr/jobs.html.

The following items are required along with the on-line application:

• Resume
• Cover letter that answers the following questions:Why do you wish to be a part of Lewis & Clark Public Health?

We are a nationally accredited health department with a culture of excellence. What qualities do you have that will contribute to this culture?

• Montana Registered Nurse License

Duties

• Conducts, directs, and monitors communicable disease surveillance, and investigations;
• Conducts and directs activities related to on-site and off-site immunization clinics;
• Administers immunizations; reviews and conducts immunization record assessments;
• Provides supervision to professional nursing staff and paraprofessional employees;
• Evaluates the communicable disease surveillance process;
• Prepares reports and responds to grant reporting requirements;
• Plan, develop, manage, implement,and evaluate public health programs and activities within public health assigned specialty;
• Presents educational information for individuals, families, and community groups;
• Represents the immunization and communicable disease programs’ operations and functions to the public, community organizations and other agencies;
• Conducts and directs rural school nursing services and patient education and health screenings;
• Collaborates in the development and revision of the multi-county epidemiology response plan;
• Conducts and directs training for licensed day care operators on communicable disease control, reporting, and prevention;
• Coordinates dental screening program;
• Maintains records and oversees process of maintaining records;
• Collaborates with outside agencies in the provision of public health services;
• Current clinical knowledge of infectious disease management such as treatment requirements and risk factors;
• Provide direct patient treatment;
• Acts as a resource and provides consultation and health information to individuals, families, health care providers, community agencies, schools, and other agencies regarding communicable disease;
• Enforces communicable disease codes in accordance with Health Authority guidelines and in consultation with the Health Officer;
• Develops and updates policies and procedures related to communicable disease services in conjunction with management;
• Maintains current standing-orders and protocols;
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner;
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Assists staff in the development of annual performance goals;
• Writes and maintains written protocols for receiving, reviewing, and responding to emergency communicable disease reports in collaboration with the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Team;
• Provides communicable disease education and outreach activities for local primary care providers;
• Responds to public inquiries;
• Occasional travel is required; travel is primarily local during the business day, but some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected;
• Tracks, manages, and reports immunization service deliverables under the Public Health Emergency Preparedness contract with the State Department of Public Health and Human Services;
• This position may be assigned additional duties or tasks as part of a response to a public health emergency.

Examples of Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant sections of Montana Code Annotated and the Administrative Rules of Montana;
• County and department regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Control of Communicable Diseases Manual;
• Principles and practices of public health nursing;
• Measures and techniques of communicable disease prevention;
• Patient education and support techniques;
• Medical office procedures and practices;
• HIPAA and records confidentiality requirements;
• Infection control measures and practices;
• Supervisory principles and practices;
• Community medical and social resources;
• Division budget through collaboration with Division Administrator;
• Knowledge of Child abuse and Elder reporting laws.

Examples of Skills & Abilities

• Ability to direct staff on day-to-day operations;
• Perform registered nursing skills including but not limited to medication administration, patient interviews, venipuncture, and injections;
• Use common office machines;
• Maintain medical records according to prescribed clinic standards;
• Collect, analyze, and report communicable disease data according to prescribed standards;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Provide patient care according to prescribed standards;
• Operate computer systems and related software, including electronic medical records, word processing and spreadsheet programs;
• Ability to develop connections or work with diverse populations;
• Establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, clients and family members, vendors, community agencies, and other government agencies.

Physical Demands

Duties are performed in an office environment where hazards and discomforts are controlled and modifiable. This position requires the ability to stand, bend at the waist, kneel, reach over the head, talk, hear, and see. Must be able to move or lift documents and materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Position requires knowledge and use of typical office equipment including telephone, copiers, fax machines, Virtual Private Network (VPN), and personal computer. Position requires frequent contact with patients, fellow employees, service agencies and citizens. This position may be assigned additional duties or tasks as part of a response to a public health emergency.

Qualifications

The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through graduation from an accredited college or university with a four (4) year nursing degree, current unrestricted Montana registered Nurse license, current CPR certification, 3 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, and one (1) year of supervisory experience. One (1) year of Public Health nursing experience in communicable disease investigation and control is preferred.

For questions on this position or on the application process, please call (406) 447-8316.

Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.99 - $38.81 per hour

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Helena, MT 59601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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