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Health Nurse/Administrator
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Lincoln County
Health Department
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the administrative supervision of the Board of County
Commissioners, the Health Nurse/Administrator is an exempt position
under FLSA and is responsible for providing overall direction,
supervision and management of the agency. This position is responsible
for planning, organizing, and directing the community health-nursing
program, coordinating and networking with other organizations and
services, developing and interpreting policies and procedures and
maintaining acceptable standards. This employee also performs direct
nursing service in clinics and satellite clinics with duties that
include immunizations, estrogen injections, WIC services and child and
adult health services. In addition to administrative functions this
employee will perform all duties of the county health nurse and serves
as the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Although work
is performed according to federal and state guidelines, this employee
must exercise considerable independent judgment when carrying out the
responsibilities of this position. This employee has access to protected
health information and must maintain the confidentiality of this
information. This employee should possess excellent organizational,
communication, and public relation skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for establishing and administering the programs and services
of the agency;
Responsible for tracking statistical information for the department;
Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial records and
completes required reporting for grant programs;
Responsible for developing on-going strategic planning procedures to
collect data and information regarding the health needs of the community
and to propose solutions with adaptation of services or new programs to
meet the defined needs;
Responsible for applying for and maintaining all grant programs;
Performs duties of Public Health Officer as defined by Kansas State
Statue;
Provides direct public health nursing services through teaching,
researching, counseling, and clinic services;
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, orientation, training,
supervising, evaluating, and termination of employees;
Supervises nursing and clerical staff to ensure quality of services;
Responsible for the procurement and maintenance of materials, supplies,
and equipment;
Oversees and evaluates all contracts for services;
Responsible for keeping informed of current changes and trends affecting
nursing care and nursing functions;
Performs liaison duties with members of the federal, state and local
governments, representatives of private business, and the general
public;
Initiates and participates in community programs to provide health
promotion and education information and services;
Responsible for identifying, reporting and assisting in the control of
outbreaks of infectious and communicable diseases.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Attends and participates in training and educational sessions for
department employees;
Provides childhood immunization, health screening and other services to
the community;
Serves as WIC Coordinator;
Provides follow-up to citizens inquiries in a timely manner;
Promotes and supports breastfeeding families;
Prepares the agencys annual budget;
Provides the Board of Commissioners with monthly update on department
activities, including anychanges in state regulations;
Facilitates annual meeting of the Board of Health;
Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.
Health Nurse/Administrator
Position Requirements
Lincoln County
Health Department
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of similar or related experience is required. Employee is
expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to
perform the job in a reasonable manner within 6 months of employment.
EDUCATION:
Must be a graduate of an accredited Nursing School with three years
experience in professional nursing and knowledge of public health
nursing. A Bachelors degree in Nursing or Management Administration is
preferred but not required. This employee must have a current license to
practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas, certification in
CPR, and a valid Kansas Drivers License.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
A thorough knowledge of the principals of ba
