SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE bei Lewis County, NY

About the Department

This position involves responsibility for the provision of nursing services and supervision of nursing practice to assure safe, effective and efficient comprehensive nursing care in homes, clinics, schools and other community facilities.   An employee in this class may supervise a public health nursing program in an assigned functional and geographic area under the general supervision of the Director of Public Health or other health administration official.  Supervision is exercised over the work of assigned public health professionals or auxiliary nursing staff.  Does related work as required.

Position Duties

• Assists in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the nursing program within the agency;
• Supervises nursing practice to ensure a high quality of professional service and maintenance of agency standards;
• Assists in planning and conducting educational programs for nursing staff;
• Assists in maintaining the proper utilization of the services of nursing staff;
• Participates in surveys, studies and research in the field of public health;
• Assists faculty with the implementation of student programs;
• Reviews and compiles appropriate records and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and two years of experience in providing public or community health nursing preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in NYS.
B. Possession of valid NYS Drivers License or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Other Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of current nursing practices and supervision; thorough knowledge of the epidemiological approach to the prevention and control of disease; working knowledge of the administrative organization of community facilities; skill in the application of nursing procedures and techniques of patient care; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; ability to communicate effectively; ability to accept and utilize guidance; ability to perform duties in accordance with ANA Code for Professional Nurses; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.