Public Health Nurse Supervisor - Jefferson County Department of Health at The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Alabama

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

98259.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Health Nursing, Supervision, Team Leadership, Patient Care, Chronic Disease Management, Emergency Preparedness, Quality Management, Utilization Review, Electronic Medical Records, Training, Counseling, Inventory Management, Assessment, Medication Administration, Equipment Calibration, Professional Development

Industry

Government Administration

Description

TARGET CLOSE DATE: 10/17/2025 PAY GRADE: Grade 24 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking to hire a Public Health Nurse Supervisor to be responsible for overseeing and directing the work of Public Health Nurses working in one or more of the following areas: adult health, disease control, family planning, pediatrics/child care, maternity, tuberculosis, diabetes, sexually transmitted disease, or emergency preparedness. Individuals in this job class perform a variety of supervisory duties, including planning and assigning work to subordinates, assisting subordinates with their work by answering questions and providing guidance, reviewing work for compliance with standards, policies, and laws, and conducting formal performance evaluations. In addition to these supervisory duties, Public Health Nurse Supervisors may also be responsible for performing many of the nursing duties of a Public Health Nurse. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The Jefferson County Department of Health provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: Health Department $63,336 - $98,259 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Driver's license. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama or in a state that has a reciprocity agreement with the State of Alabama. Experience leading a team of professional peer and/or support staff including providing training and/or preceptorship and feedback on job-related tasks. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County Department of Health. These qualifications may be considered by the hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. CPR Certified. Experience in ambulatory care. Experience utilizing an electronic medical record. Experience in quality management and/or utilization review. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training. Trains, counsels, and/or educates patients/clients and families about treatment plans, chronic disease self-management, and future steps regarding medical care. Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department. Coordinates individual care by scheduling individuals for treatment or tests, referring patient(s) to other providers and following-up with individuals or caregivers to ensure continuity of care. Performs individual interviews and assessments to determine health status or potential risks, interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions and treatment care plans; includes documenting notes/information about the individual (charting). Provides medical care to include administering medication and performing tests, procedures, or other treatments based on individual need or provider instructions; may include equipment demonstrations, training, and how to use supplies or equipment necessary for care. Cleans and prepares individual rooms and work areas both within and outside of agency facilities; may include calibrating equipment and making sure all equipment is functioning properly. Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily within medical or healthcare facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc., as well as use of medical tools and equipment necessary for the care and/or diagnosis of healthcare patients. May be exposed to a variety of adverse working conditions, including: exposure to bodily fluids and other bio-hazard materials (e.g., urine, sweat, saliva, blood, etc.), and exposure to contagious or infectious diseases. EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time. Welcome to JobsQuest! JobsQuest is the gateway to civil service employment in the Merit System of Jefferson County, Alabama. The Merit System is comprised of approximately 8,000 employees in over 800 different kinds of jobs throughout 18 cities and five county-wide agencies within Jefferson County. JobsQuest is administered by The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (PBJC). To learn more about the PBJC, visit our website at http://www.pbjcal.org.

Responsibilities

The Public Health Nurse Supervisor oversees and directs the work of Public Health Nurses in various health areas. Responsibilities include planning, assigning work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.