Public Health Nurse Manager

KENTUCKY PUBLIC HEALTH; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barren River District Health Department is seeking a Nurse Supervisor. This role provides direct supervision of nursing and agency staff, completes performance evaluations, and may coordinate HANDS, home health, school health, and Health Start program services.

You will manage program resources and ensure compliant documentation. The position emphasizes leadership in quality improvement, policy development, and staff development, with responsibilities spanning clinical decision making,

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of RN experience in public health.
• BSN may substitute for two (2) years required experience.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education or Public Health may substitute for three (3) years experience.
• Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state.
• Must complete required annual updates.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision of assigned nursing and other agency staff, including performance evaluations.
• Acts as a coordinator of services for programs such as HANDS, Home Health, School Health, Health Start, etc.
• Manages program resources and ensures accurate documentation per program standards.
• Leads Quality Improvement activities and policy development for the program.
• Participates in disciplinary processes and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Supervision

Quality Improvement

Team leadership

Clinical decision making

Policy interpretation

Education

BSN

Master’s degree in Nursing/Nursing Administration/Public Health

Job description

The Barren River District Health Department is seeking a Nurse Supervisor. This role provides direct supervision of nursing and agency staff, completes performance evaluations, and may coordinate HANDS, home health, school health, and Health Start program services.

You will manage program resources and ensure compliant documentation. The position emphasizes leadership in quality improvement, policy development, and staff development, with responsibilities spanning clinical decision making,