Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing

Assistant Director Of Public Health Nursing

This position is a leadership role within the Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Branch- Nursing Division. The division operates the following programs: Communicable Disease Prevention and Response Unit, Maternal Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH), California Children Services (CCS), Medical Therapy Unit (MTU), and Foster Care Nursing. The position of Assistant Director of Nursing is a newly developed role within the public health branch.

In coordination with the Director of Nursing, oversee division/program operations, performance management, and ensure alignment with strategic plans and branch initiatives.

Develop and implement initiatives with staff to ensure compliance with program regulations pertaining and policies and procedures.

Coordinate the preparedness of public health nurses disaster response, including mass prophylaxis, health services for sheltering, and disease investigations.

A typical work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. This position is located at 529 I St., Eureka, CA 95501.

Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, procedures and work standards for public health nursing staff and multiple nursing programs, including the PH Clinic Program and Communicable Disease, Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program, The Children Medical Services Programs, Foster Care Nursing (HCPCFC), and Home Visiting Programs. pertaining to Public Health Nursing functions, and mandates.

Organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff and/or an interdisciplinary team.

Participates in the selection of personnel and provides for their training and professional development.

Selects, trains, motivates, and directs division personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with division standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.

Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.

Oversees the day to day treatment administered and operations of the County Public Health Facility, as needed. Execute patient care policies in the absence of the medical director, the family nurse practitioner, and the director of nursing, or as may be otherwise authorized.

Prepares or directs the preparation of a variety of periodic and special reports related to divisional actions.

Supports Public Health Accreditation by attending meetings, conducting performance management, quality improvements, and strategic planning; provides input into the Community Health Assessment and performance management systems; documents delivery of the three core functions of Public Health and the ten essential Public Health Services and other ongoing processes to help meet standards for ongoing audits by the National Public Health Accreditation Board.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public health nursing; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to County needs.

Monitors changes in legislation, regulations and technology that may affect programs, services and operations; recommends and implements policy, procedural and training changes to meet mandated requirements.

Develops statistical information and analyzes data for special projects; makes recommendations for improvements to enhance services for out-patient care.

Coordinates the utilization review program; reviews admission and continued patient stays for medical necessity and appropriateness as outlined by Short Doyle/Medi-Cal procedures; organizes and participates on the utilization review committee.

Coordinates and implements the infection control program; participates on the infection control committee; conducts in-service training for staff; evaluates new products; reviews methods and practices for program compliance; maintains and reviews relevant records; prepares required reports, as needed.

Maintains prescribed standards of public health treatment and ensures services are rendered in conformance with policy and procedural guidelines.

Assists in interpreting and reviewing federal, state and insurance provider rules and regulations, and recommends appropriate internal policy and procedures.

Assume the authority, responsibility, accountability of directing the nursing division in the absence of the Director of Nursing

Assists with the development of plans pertaining to the role of a Public Health Nurse in Disaster Service Work not to include- Mass Care Shelters, Points of Dispensing, Continuity of Operations for the Nursing Division and Programs and training of staff about operational plans as they pertain to DSW role of a Public Health Nurse.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of organization and management practices of comprehensive public health nursing programs.as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.

Principles and practices of general public health nursing care, as defined by the State of California licensing requirements.

Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.

Principles and practices of leadership.

Administrative principles, practices, and methods including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, policy and procedure development, quality control, and work standards.

Principles, practices and methods of community public health treatment, including interviewing and assessment.

Principles and practices of budget and grant development and administration.

Funding streams for public health nursing programs.

Roles and responsibilities of nursing staff during public health crises and/or disasters.

Principles of public health nursing and provisions of the California Nurse Practice Act.

Principles and practices of public health education and teaching.

Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to public health nursing programs.

Applicable guidelines for laws affecting public health treatment, services and reporting procedures.

Principles and alternative approaches to health disorders and institutional and aftercare programs.

Methods and procedures for collecting, compiling and analyzing statistical and demographic information and data.

Nursing treatment and therapeutic intervention best practices.

Theories, techniques and practices of professional nursing.

Trauma Informed Care principles and practices.

Principles and practices of utilization review.

Community needs and resources.

Methods and procedures for developing and evaluating program quality control and effectiveness of patient treatment.

Requirements for specialized nursing functions including utilization review and infection control.

Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.

The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Assist in the day to day management of staff and operations within the public health nursing division.

Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.

Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.

Evaluate regulations, and public health problems, and develop effective courses of action.

Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the County's public health nursing programs.

Coordinate public health nursing programs with other departments and agencies.

Assess health status and develop effective patient treatment plans.

Plan, develop, implement, evaluate and direct in-patient treatment programs and services.

Interpret, explain and apply laws, regulations and policies related to public health programs and services.

Analyze complex public health problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound judgments and recommendations for treatment.

Performing specialized nursing functions including Utilization review and infection control.

Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.

Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.

Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines

Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.