PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE PROGRAM MANAGER - 40001053

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

 

DEPARTMENT:       

PUBLIC HEALTH

DATE POSTED:            

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

CLOSING DATE:           

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

HIRING RANGE:

$81,801.00 - $110,382.00

SALARY RANGE:

$81,801.00 - $138,964.00

POSITION NUMBER:            

40001053

JOB TYPE:

FULL-TIME (37.5 HOURS, EXEMPT)

 

 **This posting is subject to close without prior notification.**

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

This is advanced level nursing supervision in local Health Departments which have a variety and/or complexity of programs and employ nursing services personnel on varying levels. Employees may be responsible for a major division or program of the Public Health agency or be responsible for the overall nursing program in a small agency. A variety of disciplines may be involved in the programs supervised; however, it is anticipated that nursing functions will be a strong component of the programs. Employees at this level spend a significant amount of time in administrative and supervisory responsibilities and coordinating services with other health professionals and community groups and organizations. Position serves as the Program Manager for the Women's Health (WH) Program including Maternal Health, Family Planning, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control, and Care Management for High Risk Pregnancy. This position answers directly to the Division Director.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Directly supervises five staff and indirectly supervises all others in program.
• Assures professional competence in staff by adhering to all program and practice guidelines as well as making available trainings and other opportunities for growth.
• Has oversight of budgets in four cost centers. Develops policies in all WH areas, working closely with the Medical Director.
• Liaises with staff from Duke University Health System to assure that contracted services are provided in clinics as spcified in provider agreement.
• Provides written reports of program status.
• Engages in frequent informal discussions regarding occurrences within the programs to provide the Director of Nursing with the opportunity to monitor the status.
• Performs related tasks