Public Health Head Nurse (reposted 7-31-26)(DOH-STT)
Division of Personnel Government of the VI
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Under administrative direction, the Public Health Head Nurse plans care and implements the nursing process while managing unit workflow and priorities. The role oversees nursing services and staff, evaluates care and performance, supports staff education, coordinates supplies and equipment, and contributes to research and quality improvement. Work is reviewed through consultations, reports, and evaluation of program results.
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Under administrative direction of the Public Health Nursing Director, a Supervising Nurse or an employee of a higher grade, this employee performs highly responsible professional work in' planning of care and implementation of the nursing process: The employee plans unit workflow and determines priorities; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work; makes recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline and performance; performs other related duties as required. Work is reviewed through periodic consultations and review of reports and by evaluation of program results for conformity with established policies, standards, rules and regulations. Duties and Responsibilities: DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE) Manages nursing services/care in accordance with nursing standards. Provides leadership to and direction of nursing staff in accordance with departmental and nursing goals and objectives. Evaluates nursing services/care given by subordinate personnel through direct observation and periodic conferences. Conducts probationary and annual staff performance evaluations. Identifies with staff their educational needs and assists in a plan to meet these needs in collaboration with available resource personnel. Collaborates with appropriate administrative personnel to ensure the availability of needed supplies and equipment. Participates in nursing research. Responds to emergency/disaster as directed. Reviews monthly report of staff and completes monthly report for district. Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities. Acts for Clinical Care Coordinator as needed. Performs other related duties as required per directives from nursing supervisor.
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