Public Health Nurse Supervisor - Springfield

Join our forward-thinking local health office to help make our 16-community public health district (parts of Windham and Windsor counties) a healthy place to live, learn, work, play, and worship. Position involves supervision of program staff. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee community level immunization and infectious disease prevention efforts, with a focus on improving health equity. We are committed to building and maintaining a multicultural and diverse workforce which reflects the populations we are dedicated to serving.

The Public Health Nurse Supervisor plans, supervises, organizes, coordinates and reviews the work of staff performing a full range of professional nursing practice promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing as well as social and public health sciences, including the delivery of clinical, community, field and population based intervention; licensed care management; data collection and analysis; program planning; outreach and health promotion activities at all levels of prevention in connection with the mitigation of diseases and the development of healthy lifestyles; and performs related duties as assigned. The position reports to the District Director and is a member of the Springfield District leadership team. We strive to offer a supportive, professionally challenging, and healthy workplace to our employees.

*Starting rate may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

DIVISION OF LOCAL HEALTH - WHO WE ARE:

The Division of Local Health's vision and mission is to preserve and improve the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters and healthy communities.To this end, the Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person's strength, assets, and values.The Division of Local Health is committed to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices as we work towards the elimination of health and health care disparities.

TELEWORK:
The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.

MISSION & VISION:
The Department of Health's missionis to protect and promote the best health of all Vermonters. Ourvisionis healthy Vermonters living in healthy communities.Our goals are:

Effective and integrated public health programs.

Communities with the capacity to respond to public health needs.

Internal systems that provide consistent and responsive support.

A competent and valued workforce that is supported in promoting and protecting the public's health.

A public health system that is understood and valued by Vermonters.

Health equity for all Vermonters.

CULTURE & VALUES:

The Department of Health's culture is one in which our success and our workplace culture are interdependent. Our culture is driven by a passion for the mission. We are committed to these values:

Creativity, innovation, and calculated risk-taking.

Open and transparent leadership.

Staff expertise, autonomy, and excellence.

Professional growth through individual development plans, special projects, and opportunities to stretch.

Wellness and work-life balance.

This position,Public Health Nurse Supervisor - Springfield (Job Requisition #50721), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contactmike.russell@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties may be performed in a variety of settings including but not limited to clinics locations and office. Incumbents may be exposed to infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens. Essential skills include the personal ability to endure stress, act judiciously in personally acting upon or directing others in emergency situations, demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply techniques for varying behaviors, including, but not limited to physical and verbal aggression. Exposure to personal injury or danger may occur based on the patient population and the specialty setting. Ability to meet minimum physical abilities as defined by the setting including, but not limited to extensive periods of standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and lifting. Duties may include travel and use of personal vehicle.

Possession of, or eligibility for, licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license AND five (5) years or more of professional nursing experience in public health or community health nursing* INCLUDING one (1) year or more at a supervisory level OR leading a group or team.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

*Community Health Nursing is defined as school nursing, home health nursing, home visiting nurses and community nurse health educators.

Demonstrated ability to lead implementation of equity-focused public health interventions.

Strong project management, group facilitation, and communication skills.

Ability to interpret state-level programmatic guidance to oversee local level action that meets the needs of the community.

Strong supervision skills.

NOTE: Must maintain Vermont licensure as a Registered Nurse OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license as a condition of employment.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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