Registered Nurse Supervisor

Position Information Posting Title Registered Nurse Supervisor Job Requisition Number COA084275 Position Number 105345 Job Type Full-Time Division Name APH Family Health Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, four (4) years of experience in a clinical nursing setting, ambulatory care, or in a hospital one (1) year of which was in a lead or supervisory capacity. Licenses or Certifications: License to practice nursing in the State of Texas. Must have current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current certification during employment Notes to Applicants Position Overview: APH''s Family Connects program is a voluntary, evidence-based, short-term nurse home visiting program offered to every family with newborn infants, regardless of income or socio-economic status. While at the home, a RN will conduct a preset screening of the newborn and family. Based on the screening, the RN will begin to assist in providing relevant education, referrals and support that may be appropriate for the family, in addition to making those community referrals and connections for the family while still in the home. When completing the City of Austin employment application:• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.• A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.• Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.• Incomplete applications will not be considered.• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.If you are selected to interview:• Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).• High School graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.All Austin Public Health worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APH worksite - including parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.COVID-19 considerations: This position is not exclusively tele-work based during the COVID-19 pandemic and will require in-person work on a regular basis upon hire. We will provide PPE when in-person contact is necessary. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Pay Range $33.52 - $43.58 Hours Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Job Close Date 12/03/2021 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Health Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Grant Funded Category Professional Location 6800 Burleson Road Preferred Qualifications Experience related to infant and maternal health (one or more years), trauma informed and family centered care, depression, substance use and domestic violence Experience with program management including monitoring, reporting, and budget managementExperience with data management, analysis, and quality assessmentExperience with a home visiting program as a public health intervention for newborns and their mothersInternational Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)Ability to work with culturally and economically diverse populations Bilingual Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and/or Mandarin proficiencyUnderstanding of equity, root causes of health disparities and social determinants of healthAbility to travel to more than one work locationProficient and comfortable using laptops as part of in-home assessment and intervention Ability to provide a high level of customer service with attention to customer satisfaction Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Establish work assignments and priorities in relationship to nursing service available. Direct and coordinate the work of assigned nursing and support personnel to provide patient care in an assigned clinic/service. Assist in planning educational programs for nurses, and other clinical staff to meet needs of the department. Assist in preparation of clinical program budget proposals. Compile program statistics and reports. Respond to inquiries concerning clinic information and/or inquiries on policies and procedures. Refer patients and families to other services or for follow-up treatment based on assessment of health care needs. Provides direct patient care and support to clinical staff as needed. Teach and counsel patients on disease prevention and health maintenance. Maintain complete and accurate records of patient status and care provided. Respond to patient request for information regarding services available. Respond to patient complaints received in person or via the hotline. Coordinate with administrative staff, as needed, concerning services provided. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of the principles and practices of ambulatory nursing and of nursing services as employed in community health programs. Knowledge of medicines and narcotics and their application for treatment. Knowledge of instruments and equipment used in providing routine and specialized patient care. Knowledge of current community resources available. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Knowledge of organization and coordination of community health programs. Skill in planning, directing, and controlling the work of subordinate employees to accomplish activities to provide maximum services. Skill in setting priorities and making judgments. Skill in recognizing the health needs and concerns of patients, families and the community. Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing. Skill in making sound decisions in emergency or stress situations. Skill in establishing effective and constructive working relationships with patients, families, physicians, other city employees, and the general public. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for this job include graduation from an accredited school of nursing, four (4) years of experience in a clinical nursing setting, ambulatory care, or in a hospital one (1) year of which was in a lead or supervisory capacity. Do you meet the minimum qualifications? Yes No * Are you licensed as a Registered Nurse(RN) in the State of Texas? Yes No * This position requires a current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current certification during employment. Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to do so by the time of employment? Yes No * Due to working in high risk areas, applicants applying for this position must comply with the departments immunization policy as a condition of employment. Can you meet this requirement? Yes, I will comply to the vaccinations required by the APH department No, I cannot meet this requirement * In the prior twelve months have you been employed by, owned any interest in, or been an officer or board member, for any business entity, including a non-profit organization, that is transacting any business with the City of Austin, including a recipient of any contracts, grants, or any funds of any kind from the City of Austin? Yes No Don''t know If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain below. (Open Ended Question) * If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a criminal background check (CBI)? Yes No * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? 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Created: 2021-11-29