Clinical Nursing Director

Pay Grade: Q Connect passion with purpose. The Fulton County Board of Health provides a variety of services that help protect residents from health threats, increase access to health services to improve health outcomes, and provide information that assists Fulton County citizens in living healthier lives. The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of PH Senior Manager 1 - Clinical Nursing Director within the Fulton County Board of Health in the Nursing & Clinical Services Division. Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. www.fultoncountyboh.com The incumbent will plan, organize, and direct all nursing activities in assigned facilities. They will be responsible for the quality of nursing care delivered in public health facilities, and community based programs. This position directs subordinate managers and staff. Coordinates response to disaster and emergencies Sets priorities in collecting significant data related to client and/or health care delivery problems. Evaluates demographic, epidemiologic, bio-statistical, and customer data to anticipate and identify risks and patterns of morbidity and mortality. Identifies and interacts with key community leaders informally and formally as a part of the assessment process. Participates in the formal community assessment process. Represents Public Health and its role of protecting and promoting the community's health. Communicates the need for ongoing community assessments to community leaders. Explores need for public health service considering activities of other community agencies. Determines priority for offering services based on assessment of client needs and staffing requirements for program. Develops and manages the budget and makes cost effective decisions Provides leadership in convening and facilitating community groups to evaluate health concerns identified in the assessment process. Informs policy makers about the impact of regulations, budget decisions and other factors. Promotes programmatic standards of care within the community. Develops program plans for district nursing services in accordance with community needs and agency objectives. Develops policies, sets standards, and plans objectives for the nursing program in accordance with established policies Assimilates data collected regarding identified individual and/or community health needs. Sets goals and objectives for meeting the identified health needs. On basis of analysis of data and performance review of pertinent agency objectives and requirements, decides the need for revision of district nursing goals, policies and procedures. Develops staffing patterns Assures the provision of services to individuals and families including physical assessment, health education, counseling, developmental screening, diagnoses, and treatment. Assures that prevention and intervention efforts for communicable diseases and other public health conditions are being appropriately implemented. Collaborates with the community including various health care providers to reduce barriers to providing health care. Assists the community in implementation of its intervention plan. Seeks to develop or maintain partnerships with private providers to link preventive and wellness services to primary care in the community. Seeks financial and human resources to promote the implementation of the assurance function. Evaluates nursing standards and nurse protocols for all nursing programs Defines nursing activities within specific program areas that will meet identified individual and/or community health needs. Assures that standard therapeutic regimen are implemented and maintained by all personnel under immediate and general supervision. Develops and updates protocols with the staff, Medical Director, and consultant annually and as needed. Develops plan for marketing public health services to community. Coordinates with other public health disciplines and community agencies to ensure services are provided in the most effective and efficient manner. Assists with writing grant proposals as necessary to obtain additional resources for provision of services. Initiatesandparticipatesinthedevelopmentofcommunitywidepolicytoimprovethe health status of the stakeholder Assigns and prioritizes the unit's work to meet the organization's objectives. Directs and reviews work assignments. Monitors progress and productivity of assigned staff. Communicates organization's goals and objectives to staff. Establishes unit goals and objectives consistent with the organization's mission. Assists staff in resolving problems encountered in work assignments. Evaluates unit policies, procedures, and processes and recommends/implements changes to ensure that assigned unit is functioning efficiently. Interpretspoliciesandcommunicateschangesinregulationsandprocedures Defines goals and/or required results at beginning of performance period, and gains acceptance of ideas by creating a shared vision. Communicates regularly with staff on progress toward defined goals and/or required results; providing specific feedback and initiating corrective action when defined goals and/or required results are not met. Confers regularly with staff to review employee relations climate, specific problem areas, and actions necessary for improvement. Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals; obtains and considers all relevant information in evaluations and supports staff by giving praise and constructive criticism. Recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments. Motivates staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provides training and development opportunities as appropriate. Makes long-range plans and regularly reviews activities, problems, and functions of services being delivered Provides input into the preparation of the budget according to established formats, guidelines and due dates. Ensures that budget is developed within allowed tolerances in budget categories