Public Health Nurse Supervisor - Brattleboro
information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1204291
## **Overview**
The Vermont Department of Health is looking for an enthusiastic andexperienced nurse to lead a dedicated, dynamic, and caring team towards
improving population level health. This is achieved through the delivery
of essential public health services and programs such as chronic disease
prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, school health, and emergency preparedness.
The position is a member of the Brattleboro District leadership team andsupervises seven staff. The work involves extensive relationship
building with staff, state partners, and community partners. Duties are
performed under the supervision of a Public Health Services District
Director. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on
Vermonters/' health and wellbeing.
Responsibilities include performance management of nursing andnon-nursing staff, coordination and implementation of local public
health programs, as well as the provision of clinical direction to
nursing staff. There is a focus on staff development, staff evaluation, program implementation, performance management, and evaluation ofinterventions to improve health outcomes.
In addition to the minimum qualifications listed in the jobspecification, we believe a successful candidate will have the following
qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to lead implementation of population-level publichealth interventions in a culturally competent way.
Demonstrated excellence in building collaborative relationships toaddress complex social issues that impact health.
Strong project management, group facilitation, and communication skills.
Strong supervision skills and considerable knowledge in conflictresolution, motivation and coaching skills.
/*Starting rate may be negotiable based on experience andqualifications.
## **DIVISION OF LOCAL HEALTH - WHO WE ARE:**
The Division of Local Health/'s vision and mission is to preserve andimprove the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions
necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters and healthy communities.To this end, the Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every
person/'s strength, assets, and values.The Division of Local Health is
committed to leading organizational change efforts that address
avoidable inequities and injustices as we work towards the elimination
of health and health care disparities.
**TELEWORK:**/The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns
with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work
environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and
greater work/life balance./
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**MISSION & VISION:**/
The Department of Health/'s missionis to protect and promote the best
health of all Vermonters. Ourvisionis healthy Vermonters living in
healthy communities.Our goals are:
Effective and integrated public health programs.
Communities with the capacity to respond to public health needs.
Internal systems that provide consistent and responsive support.
A competent and valued workforce that is supported in promoting andprotecting the public/'s health.
A public health system that is understood and valued by Vermonters.
Health equity for all Vermonters.
**CULTURE & VALUES:**
The Department of Health/'s culture is one in which our success and ourworkplace culture are interdependent. Our culture is driven by a passion
for the mission. We are committed to these values:
Cr eativity, innovation, and calculated risk-taking.
Open and transparent leadership.
Staff expertise, autonomy, and excellence.
Professional growth through individual development plans, specialprojects, and opportunities to stretch.
Wellness and work-life balance.
## **Environmental Factors**
Duties may be performed in a variety of settings including but notlimited to clinics locations and office. Incumbents may be exposed to
infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens. Essential skills include
the personal ability to endure stress, act judiciously in personally
acting upon or directing others in emergency situations, demonstrate
knowledge of and ability to apply techniques for varying behaviors, including, but not limited to physical and verbal aggression. Exposure
to personal injury or danger may occur based on the patient population
and the specialty setting. Ability to meet minimu