PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR

Recruitment #2207-4056-001

Go Back

Introduction

                                                                          

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old-world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

 

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents.

 

 If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity to provide leadership and oversight for MHD nursing practices for seven functional service areas, including Empowering Families of Milwaukee, Infectious Disease, Immunizations, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, the Well Woman Program, and Parents Nurturing and Caring for their Children.  The MHD Nursing staff includes Public Health Nurses, Public Health Nurse Coordinators, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurse Supervisors.


Purpose

The Public Health Nursing Director for the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) provides leadership and oversight to ensure the safe provision of internal nursing services.

Essential Functions

Leadership and Administration

  • Plan, direct and provide leadership to assure safe and competent public health nursing practice in all divisions.
  • Provide overall clinical direction for public health nursing and other clinical services within the MHD.
  • Provide collaborative consultation, direction and support to all areas of the MHD.
  • Act as liaison with medical consultants to ensure up-to-date medical orders and compliance.
  • Initiate and participate in problem-solving, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities pertaining to the practice of public health nursing.
  • Provide leadership in the recruitment, retention, coaching, counseling and professional development of PHNs employed with the MHD.
  • Facilitate the placement of Public Health Nurse (PHN) student learners within the MHD and educate the next generation of PHNs and related professions.
  • Participate in clinical planning and implement departmental strategy, in conjunction with Deputy Commissioners and MHD leadership.
  • Maintain community partnerships to achieve desired public health outcomes.
  • Represent the department and appear before public bodies, committees and other agencies.

Technical

  • Maintain current knowledge of Public Health Nursing Practice standards, clinical components, state statutory requirements, and license standards to ensure MHD compliance.
  • Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures; develop and document staff training and competencies, including safety protocols pertaining to the practice of public health nursing.
  • Represent the MHD before Common Council committees and/or other local or national committees or organizations on issues related to public health nursing.
  • Participate in and lead committees within the MHD, including maintaining department-wide communication to all PHNs on professional development and training to ensure safety, compliance, and knowledge of emerging trends in public health nursing.
  • Maintain close coordination with all departmental programs to ensure continuity and collaboration of services. 
  • Develop and maintain an onboarding plan for new PHN hires.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.  

Conditions of Employment

· Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date.  You can find further information relative to the City’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy here. 

Minimum Requirements

1.    Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.

2.    Current license to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin at time of appointment and throughout appointment

3.    Five years of program management or supervisory experience in the areas of planning, policy and procedure development and implementation, staff development, and/or quality assurance within a public heath, private healthcare or community care facility.


NOTE: Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

· Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES or Master level- MCHES).

· Ability to provide interpretation for Spanish speaking clients.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical

  • Knowledge of current trends and best practices in the fields of nursing and public health.
  • Knowledge of day-to-day logistics of health care service delivery and how that impacts the ability of clinicians and health care systems to implement recommendations of public health officials.
  • Knowledge of Wisconsin State law relating to professional nursing practice and the American Nurses Association Scope of Practice for Public Health Nursing.
  • Knowledge of the roles of governmental public health, health care, and other partners in improving the health of a community.
  • Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources to assess community health.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and documents such as contracts, legislation and grants.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Knowledge of contact management systems, database, internet, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
  • Ability to contribute to the development of programmatic budgets and to operate programs within budget.
  • Ability to contribute to the development of contracts and other agreements for programs and services.
  • Ability to use performance management systems for program management and quality improvement.

Leadership

  • Ability to delegate tasks, coordinate patient and family care, mobilize community resources, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. 
  • Ability to develop processes and strategies for working efficiently, including the ability to orient and instruct nursing and clinical staff in program protocols, clinical procedures and the delivery of stellar customer service.
  • Ability to assign duties, set performance standards, provide guidance and training, monitor work in progress, and make hiring recommendations.
  • Ability to apply time management techniques, prioritize responsibilities and balance workloads to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Ability to facilitate a culture of trust and collaboration.
  • Ability to be open to providing and receiving constructive feedback.
  • Strong personnel management skills and the ability to coach and mentor a variety of personalities.

Strategic Planning

  • Ability to anticipate consequences and trends to develop and implement competitive and breakthrough strategies, policies, procedures and plans.
  • Ability to understand the historical and present day impacts of racism on health and to develop strategies to address these issues.
  • Able to contribute to the development of a vision for a healthy community.
  • Ability to identify internal and external facilitators and barriers that may affect the delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services (e.g., using root cause analysis and other quality improvement methods and tools).
  • Ability to move Public Health Nursing into a new era of enhanced and broadened Public Health 3.0.

Communication

  • Ability to describe the factors affecting the health of a community to individuals, using both technical and non-technical terms.
  • Ability to present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations.
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, boards of directors, media and legislative bodies.
  • Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with linguistic and cultural proficiency.
  • Ability to convey thoughts clearly, concisely, and accurately, both inside and outside the organization.

Interpersonal

  • Ability to effectively solicit input from individuals and organizations to improve the health of the community.
  • Ability to support diverse perspectives in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a community.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary staff, the public, various City of Milwaukee Officials and other agencies.
  • Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose background may differ from one’s own.
  • Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
  • Ability to manage emotional or difficult client situations.

Current Salary

The current salary range (1IX) is $76,988 - $107,782 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $79,297 - $111,016 annually.  Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.  

 

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

 

· Defined Benefit Pension Plan

· 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

· Health and Dental Insurance

· Paid Parental Leave

· Comprehensive Wellness Program

· Onsite Clinic Services

· Onsite Employee Assistance Program

· Alternative Work Schedules

· Long Term Disability Insurance

· Group Life Insurance

· Tuition Benefits

· Paid Vacation

· 12 Paid Holidays

· Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves

· Flexible Spending Arrangement

· Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits

Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and Milwaukee Health Department reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after the application deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee

Additional Information

Applications and further information can be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.

· If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.

· The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Conclusion

EEO 101

                   The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.