Employment Opportunity - Director of Nursing

The Iroquois County Public Health Department is seeking a full time, (M-F 8:30am-4:30pm) Director of Nursing. Under the direct supervision of the Iroquois County Public Health Administrator, the Director of Nursing directs, establishes, implements, maintains and evaluates goals and objectives for health-related services. ICPHD offers extensive benefits for full time employees including:

• Paid federal holidays

• Health, Eye, Dental, & Life insurance coverage

• Retirement through IMRF

• Set schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

• Vacation, Sick, and Personal time off

Job Title: Director of Nursing

Department/Location: Iroquois County Public Health Department

Reports to: Public Health Administrator

FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Prepared Date: July 2023

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates, manages and evaluates all direct and indirect client services provided by personnel of the community health division.
2. Provides guidance and recommendations to nursing staff and assists them in continually improving all aspects of health care services provided through agency personnel or subcontracted personnel.
3. Assists in the preparation of the agency's budget.
4. Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume which could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.
5. Evaluates performance of public health staff annually or more frequently if appropriate.
6. Assists staff to develop skills and techniques related to job performance.
7. Oversees evaluation, hire, and termination of agency nursing and clinical health care personnel.
8. Oversees the maintenance of client records, statistics and reports for purposes of evaluation and reporting of agency activities.
9. Assures proper maintenance of client records as prescribed and in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
10. Maintains or delegates the responsibility of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of client services.
11. Assists with the evaluation of organizational performance via performance improvement, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews assuring the quality and safe delivery of health services provided through the agency.
12. Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of nursing division personnel and maintains compliance to the accreditation standards.
13. Stays informed of current issues in nursing and health care; shares information with appropriate agency personnel.
14. Demonstrates understanding of the organization's mission and values through behaviors which supports this.
15. Appropriately represents the organization to other groups, organizations and the general public.
16. Ensures the accuracy of public information materials as appropriate.
17. Protects confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbally and/or in writing.
18. Is dependable and meets acceptable attendance requirements at all times.
19. Complies with all policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations.
20. Serves as a representative of Iroquois County, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
21. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice including the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
2. Must have excellent observation and assessment skills, good judgment, good oral and written communication skills and effective public relations skills.
3. Demonstrates ability to supervise and direct personnel.
4. Demonstrates ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with the general public, school officials, community leaders, members of the professional organizations and governmental officials.
5. Possesses ability to use own initiative in planning and executing services. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
6. Must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and is in good working condition. Documentation of current automobile insurance coverage is required.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, office facsimile and document imaging technology.
2. Ability to learn and utilize online portal systems.
3. Able to type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.

Education and Experience Required:
• Requires a minimum of a Registered Nursing Associates Degree or Registered Nursing Diploma / Degree. Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in Nursing from a college program which includes a practicum experience in public health nursing preferred.
AND
A current Illinois Registered Nursing License from the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Three years of experience in a public health related organization preferred.
• Continuing Education as required and/or requested by immediate supervisor.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of supervisory theory and practice.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach over head with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to optical exposure to computer screens.
• The employee may be exposed to infectious diseases in school, community, and private property environments.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Recurrent movement in and out of automobile in outside weather conditions.

Resumes may be mailed to the Iroquois County Public Health Department, 1001 East Grant Street, Watseka, IL 60970 or emailed to trobinson@co.iroquois.il.us. Please include salary requirements and three professional references with resume.

ICPHD makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other classification protected by applicable US Federal, state, or local law. ICPHD complies with all applicable employment laws, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Immigration Reform and Control Act.