Nursing Director - Southern Counties

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government health department in West Virginia seeks a Nursing Director to oversee nursing staff and coordinate infection prevention efforts. The role involves collaboration with health department staff and ensuring effective care coordination for patients. The ideal candidate will have significant nursing experience and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 7 years experience as a registered nurse, 3 years in an administrative role.
• Current West Virginia license to practice as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing staff and coordinate infection prevention assessments.
• Support outbreak detection and patient linkage to care services.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Infection Prevention

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Baccalaureate degree in health sciences

Job description

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Base pay range

$48,098.00/yr - $84,558.00/yr

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Kimberly Boyle, SHRM-CP, SHRM TA Specialty Credential

Talent Acquisition Specialist at West Virginia Departments of Health, Health Facilities and Human Services

Nature of Work

The Nursing Director will oversee and coordinate the work of nursing staff within an assigned geographic region, focusing on infection prevention and control assessments in healthcare facilities and facilitating patient linkage to care services for individuals living with HIV. This role plays a key part in ensuring effective care coordination and timely access to services.

The position will also support outbreak detection, response, and mitigation efforts, contributing to broader public health preparedness and response activities. In addition, the Nurse Director 1 will oversee linkage to care efforts within their designated area, enhancing collaboration among staff and stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective patient support.

This position involves close collaboration with local health department staff, Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS), regional and state epidemiologists, and healthcare facility personnel. The Nurse Director 1 will help carry out infection prevention and control assessments and coordinate linkage to care services under the Ryan White Part B (RWPB) Program.

Location

Kanawha County: This position will serve multiple counties in Southern West Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program and seven years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse, including three years in an administrative capacity or in supervising other registered professional nurses.

OR

Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university and four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse, including two years in an administrative capacity or in supervising other registered professional nurses.

OR

Master's degree in nursing or nursing administration or in public health or public health administration from an accredited four-year college or university and three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse, including one year in an administrative capacity or in supervising other registered professional nurses.

OR

Baccalaureate degree in the health sciences or behavioral sciences from an accredited four-year college or university and five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse, including one year in an administrative capacity or in supervising other registered professional nurses.

Special Requirement: Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

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