Supervisor, Public Health Nurse

$65,000 - $73,233/Yr

Cuyahoga County Board Of Health - Parma, OH

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Parma, OH

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Supervisor, Public Health Nurse position at the Cuyahoga County Board of Health is responsible for leading and managing public health nursing programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing direction to staff. This role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating public health initiatives, managing budgets, and maintaining relationships with community partners. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to effectively address public health needs and improve community health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and leadership to staff in providing programmatic services.
• Oversees assigned programs to ensure proper compliance with regulatory and funder requirements.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates public health programs by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting community needs and program data.
• Leads the coordination and maintenance of programs to meet community needs and grant/regulatory requirements.
• Develops/writes grant applications and related documents including needs assessments, program methodologies, staffing, and funding requirements.
• Maintains required records and reporting to ensure that funding requirements are met.
• Reapplies for grant funding as necessary to maintain public health programs.
• Manages the performance of assigned staff and initiates the hiring and progressive discipline process.
• Prepares/revises budgets, monitors expenditures, and ensures program fiscal administration.
• Works with other service areas in investigating complaints of potential public health hazards.
• Monitors applications and/or databases to ensure completion of all data entry and required program reports.
• Participates in local and state-wide meetings to stay abreast of changes in public health trends and regulations.
• Represents CCBH on state/national sub-committees.
• Participates in CCBH initiatives for program improvement and funding.
• Leads and/or provides oversight of the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of multisector partnerships.
• Participates in professional development activities to remain abreast of current public health issues.
• Maintains knowledge of local, state, and national public health programs and funding opportunities.
• Implements agency and service area goals, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Establishes and maintains internal and external relationships to facilitate program development.
• Develops and executes promotional programs for assigned clinic(s) and/or program(s).
• Provides leadership and direction in public health emergency activities.
• Serves as a primary media contact for specific program inquiries.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Valid state of Ohio Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of five years of public health nursing experience, including experience as a Program Manager or equivalent.
• Strong ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to preserve confidentiality of protected health information.
• Strong customer service, verbal and written communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence.
• Proficiency with use of PC hardware & basic software (i.e., Microsoft Office), email, and office equipment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with databases and data collection methodology.
• Mathematical aptitude necessary to develop program budgets and monitor expenditures.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual proficiency.
• Doctoral degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Paid holidays
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance