Jurisdictional
Class: Competitive
Adopted: 10/20/05
Amended:
8/20/08; 6/19/09; 4/22/10
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS:
This is a professional, supervisory position involving the
supervision of a public health program(s).
Under supervision of a higher level administrator, has responsibility to
provide nursing services and supervise nursing practice to assure safe,
effective and efficient comprehensive nursing care in homes, clinics, schools
and other community settings. Supervises the work of assigned public health professional and/or
auxiliary staff. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Assists in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating
programs within the Department;
Supervises professional practice to ensure a high quality of
professional service and maintenance of Department standards;
Plans and conducts formal educational programs for
Department staff and the community;
Assists in maintaining the proper utilization of the
services provided to clients;
Participates in surveys, studies and research in the field
of public health;
Assists faculty with the implementation of student programs;
Reviews and compiles appropriate records and reports;
Develops written policy and procedures in coordination with
division head;
Assists with Performance Improvement data collection;
implements changes in operational practices based on data collection results
and plans established by the division/department;
Participates in communicable disease prevention efforts,
including epidemiological investigations;
Participates in public health program planning;
Implements broad-based public health programs;
Interacts with State personnel regarding program activities;
Assists with the implementation
of the County’s Emergency Plan, if needed.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILIITES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of current nursing practice and
supervision;
Thorough knowledge of the epidemiological approach to the
prevention and control of disease and promotion of health;
Good knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and
regulations relating to public health and clinical programs;
Working knowledge of the administrative organization of
community facilities;
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Skill in application of nursing procedures and techniques of
patient care;
Ability to plan, motivate and supervise the work of others;
Ability to develop and implement grant workplans;
Ability to write reports, evaluations and procedures in a
well-organized, cohesive format;
Ability to apply educational theory as it applies to
individuals and groups;
Ability to organize and deliver formal presentations;
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships;
Ability to perform duties in accordance with ANA Code for
Professional Nurses;
Acceptable physical and mental
health to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a
regionally accredited or New York State-registered four-year college or
university and two (2) years’ experience as a public health nurse OR
2.
Possession of a master’s degree in nursing and one (1)
year’s experience as a public health nurse.
NOTE: For positions
in the Certified Home Health Agency, two years of full-time paid experience or
its part-time equivalent in home care is also required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.
License and
current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in
2. Possession of a valid
3.
A Supervising
Public Health Nurse must complete 15 hours of continuing education in public
health and management related topics approved by the NYS Department of Health
within the first year of employment in this title.
NOTE: The minimum
qualifications for this position are mandated under the New York State Sanitary
Code §11.45.
OSHA
Bloodborne Pathogens Classification: Category 2