Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Full-time position available with the Health Department, Communicable Disease Division located at 2400 Troost
Salary Range: $6,489-$9,734/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: October 18, 2024


Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in clinical nursing prevention and services to individuals, families, and population groups.
• Provides staff leadership, program management and clinical practice are directed toward quality communicable disease prevention, assessment risk reduction and health status improvement.
• Works under the general supervision of the Division Manager, Communicable Disease Prevention and accepts clinical direction from the Medical Director(s) within the various areas of specialty.
• Focuses nursing practice in three primary areas including vaccine preventable diseases across the life course, sexually transmitted disease prevention and treatment, and tuberculosis prevention and treatment.
• Additional clinical supervision in specialized areas may be required.
• Supervises, collects data, records data, analyzes trends, and provides quality assurance/improvement practices on various clinical services provided or administered by the Health Department.
• Represents the Division and the Department to the media as necessary.
• Wears high efficiency respirator mask and other personal protective equipment when delivering services within an area assessed as high risk for exposure to infectious diseases.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds when assisting with community and clinic-based activities.
• Climbs stairs to access client residents is essential.
• Provides mastery of a selection of basic clinical techniques and laboratory procedures, not limited to phlebotomy, administering, and reading TB skin tests, sputum induction, the operating of an X-ray machine and limited microscopic lab analysis.

Qualifications

REQUIRES completion of an ADN or diploma program in nursing and 2 years of experience as a registered nurse; OR registration or certification as a nurse practitioner or nurse clinician from a program recognized by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Possession of a current license or temporary permit (for transfers from other states) as a registered nurse as issued by the Missouri Board of Nursing. A current license must be obtained by transfers within six months of the date of the permit issuance. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen prescribed by the City. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies.


Other Information

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Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

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Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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