Nurse Supervisor, Family Support Services

Job Description:

Nurse Supervisor, Family Support Services

Description

Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.

This position is part of Public Health service area, which works to keep people healthy and safe by striving to improve and protect the health of people in Deschutes County. This work includes: disease prevention, surveillance and control; food and consumer safety; assuring clean and safe drinking water; ensuring access to essential health services; providing education about healthy lifestyles; implementing strategies to reduce and prevent high-risk behaviors among youth; and responding to pandemics and emerging threats, outbreaks and other events.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB
Deschutes County Health Services, Public Health Division is seeking a qualified and motivated Nurse Supervisor to lead the Family Support Services team that includes perinatal and young family direct services. Duties include but are not limited to, program planning, budgeting, program implementation, monitoring and coordinating, program evaluation, and potential direct service opportunities. Current state-level programs under the direction of this supervisor include Babies First, CaCoon, and Family Connects Oregon. The supervisor will assess services assigned and monitor compliance with program assurances tied to state and federal operational guidelines. The supervisor will also monitor financial and operational performance of programs in collaboration with the Program Manager. A strong commitment to fostering a learning environment for nurses and other staff, and using data to inform program level decisions is key. Success of the team is largely dependent on strong, relationship-based supervision.

This position functions as a key component of the department's leadership team. The supervisor will report to the Clinical & Families Services Program Manager. This position requires collaboration with other Public Health Program Managers and Supervisors, Health Services compliance, billing, and fiscal and business intelligence staff, Oregon Health Authority state program staff and a multitude of community partners.

The supervisor will need to possess effective interpersonal, technical, and project management skills and an understanding of reflective supervision practices. The supervisor will provide annual written evaluations and schedule regular one-on-one supervision for approximately 14 staff. This is a Monday through Friday, onsite position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program planning, budgeting, monitoring, coordination, evaluation, and supervising staff and direct service delivery.
• Assess services assigned and monitor compliance with program assurances tied to state and federal operational guidelines.
• Monitor financial and operational performance of programs in collaboration with department management.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Supervision expertise to include program monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to respond to personnel and programmatic issues.
• Independent judgment and problem solving skills.
• Organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Principles and practices of nursing techniques.
• Community health law, administrative rules, policies and procedures of state and federal regulations.
• Professional knowledge of management and administrative practices of community and/or public health.

Skill in:

• Supervise and direct the work of professional and para-professional staff to implement program services.
• Organize, lead, analyze and execute the effective delivery of the program and projects assigned.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies and the community at all times.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work well with others, motivate and inspire others to work well in a team.
• Maintain accurate medical records, and create clear and concise reports.
• Motivate and inspire others to work well in a team environment.
• Respond rapidly to a situation and think critically and independently.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with state and federal regulations, guidelines, and policies including updating and writing policies and procedures.
• Organize, prioritize, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff. Provide ongoing training and coaching to staff.
• Act professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.
• Prepare concise and complete reports and documentation.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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Compensation

$7,113.14 to $9,532.28 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

This recruitment has been reopened until filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field such as public health, health education, epidemiology, or nursing;
• AND five (5) years of experience in a public or community health program that includes at least one year of program supervisory or coordinator-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• A Master’s degree in a related field, with three (3) years of experience in a community or public health program that includes one year of supervisory experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Computer literacy with strong typing and computer skills is required.

This position requires possession of or ability to obtain an Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license without restrictions by the hire date.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.

Salary:

$7,113.14 - $9,532.28 Monthly