Director of Clinical Services

Tazewell; Tremont (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tazewell in Tremont, IL seeks a Director of Clinical Services to oversee the Clinic Division's programs, assure regulatory compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health and other standards, and lead clinical staff to deliver high‑quality public health nursing services. Required are a Bachelor's in Nursing, at least two years of program management—budgets, staffing—and board certification in Public Health Nursing within two years.

A Master's in Nursing or Public Health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Two years program management experience, including planning, budgeting, and staffing required.
• Experience in public health, determinants of health, health equity, disparities and racial equity preferred.
• Board Certification in Public Health Nursing must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Masters Degree in Nursing or Public Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of all Clinic Division programs.
• Monitor compliance with rules, regulations, and program standards.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Clinical Services staff.
• Lead in grant writing and annual submittal for the Clinic Division.
• Oversee the division grant budgets.
• Establish and/or approve program priorities, procedures, and practices.
• Attend professional meetings representing the Department at outside agencies.
• Provide direction in specialty nursing and public health practice.
• Implement nursing practice standards and ensure clinical competence.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and develop clinical protocols.
• Plan and coordinate educational programs for clinical staff and community groups.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Board Certification in Public Health Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or Public Health

Job description

OPEN POSITION

Position Title: Director of Clinical Services

Salary Grade: 18 (Full Time, Exempt)

Reports To: TCHD Administrator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of all the programs within the Clinic Division
• Monitor for compliance of rules, regulations, and timeframes for programs administered by the Clinical division and according to Illinois Department of Public Health, CDC, and other local, state, and federal program standards and guidelines
• Directly supervise and is responsible for assigning, directing, and evaluating the work of the Clinical Services staff
• Lead in the preparation, writing, and annual submittal of multiple grant requests for the Clinic Division
• Oversee the division grant budgets
• Establish and /or approve program priorities, procedures, and practices within the division.
• Serves as a leadership team member with other directors in establishing direction and leadership within the Department
• Attend professional meetings within and outside the county representing the Department at other agencies' meetings and on boards and advisory councils
• Provide direction and consultation in specialty nursing fields and interpret the implication for public health nursing practice: Control of communicable disease; Immunization of adults and children; Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections; preventive care services
• Implement nursing practice standards for assurance of clinical competency in service delivery; assume responsibility for clinical competence.
• Assure appropriate standing orders are up to date and signed by the Medical Director. Develop and monitor Medical Director's standing orders to assure staff is performing according to appropriate guidelines.
• Manage and develop appropriate clinical protocols
• Responsible for HIPAA compliance for the Department
• Plan and coordinate educational programs for clinical staff nurses, related professional workers and community groups to meet needs of personnel and practitioners

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Nursing required.

Two years program management experience, including planning, budgeting, and staffing required.

Experience in public health, determinants of health, health equity, disparities, disproportionalities, and racial equity preferred.

Board Certification in Public Health Nursing by American Nurses Credentialing Center must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Masters Degree in Nursing or Public Health preferred.

Salary: $36.49 - 37.95 per hour