Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Cuyahoga County Board of Health; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

PERS

Deferred compensation

FSA Health and Dependent Care

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Personal days

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Identity theft protection

Critical illness coverage

Accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Free parking onsite

Remote work up to 2 days/week with 60+

Alternate work schedule

Job summary

The Cuyahoga County Board of Health seeks a Public Health Nurse Supervisor to lead programmatic services and public health initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s in nursing, Ohio RN license, CPR, and at least five years of public health nursing experience with leadership responsibilities.

The position involves budgeting, grant writing, data analysis, and coordination with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Ohio RN license and CPR certification required.
• Minimum five years public health nursing experience; managerial experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and insurance at time of appointment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and budgeting skills; HIPAA knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and leadership to staff in programmatic services.
• Develops and evaluates public health programs and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Writes grant applications and manages program funding.
• Manages staff performance and hiring processes.
• Prepares budgets and monitors expenditures for programs.
• Leads multisector partnerships and coordinates program activities.
• Represents CCBH on committees and with external partners.
• Maintains quality improvement and promotional initiatives for programs.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

HIPAA knowledge

Budgeting

Multitasking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Ohio RN license

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

Data collection methods

Job description

POSITION AVAILABLE

Position: Public Health Nurse Supervisor Reports to: Deputy Director Position to be filled: October 5, 2026 Position Type: Full-time, Non-bargaining Starting Salary: $66,312 - $75,430 annually Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Vaccine Policy

All new hires will need to meet vaccination requirements or request an exemption and submit a TB Baseline as outlined in the CCBH Vaccination Policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Valid state of Ohio Registered Nurse license; current CPR certification.
• Minimum of five years of public health nursing experience, including experience as a Program Manager or equivalent. OR seven years of experience (with an Associate’s degree), OR three years of experience (with a Master's degree), OR one year of experience (with a Ph.D.).
• Valid driver's license and insurance at time of appointment.
• Strong ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to preserve confidentiality of protected health information and program records.
• Strong customer service, verbal and written communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills, and effective presentation skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence.
• Proficiency with use of PC hardware & basic software (i.e., Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.). Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with databases and data collection methodology.
• Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Mathematical aptitude necessary to develop program budgets and monitor expenditures.

Family Connects Program Focus Area:

• Family Connects Ohio supervisor; responsible for troubleshooting, assignments, hiring/training/onboarding new staff.
• Leads QA/QI activities to ensure alignment with Family Connects program model.
• Leads outreach/education to the community and stakeholders.

General Responsibilities:

• Provides direction and leadership to staff in providing programmatic services. Oversees assigned programs to ensure proper compliance with regulatory and funder requirements.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates public health programs (including policies, procedures, and protocols) by collecting, analyzing and interpreting community needs and program data. Leads the coordination and maintenance of programs to meet community needs and grant/regulatory requirements.
• Develops/writes grant applications and related documents including needs assessments, program methodologies, staffing, and funding requirements to be submitted to funding entities. Maintains required records and reporting to ensure that funding requirements are met. Reapplies for grant funding as necessary to maintain public health programs.
• Manages the performance of assigned staff and initiates the hiring and progressive discipline process.
• Prepares/revises budgets (projecting and justifying program needs for equipment, supplies, and staffing), monitors expenditures, and ensures program fiscal administration.
• Works with other service areas in investigating complaints of potential public health hazards to mitigate the potential for illness outbreaks and other public health threats.
• Monitors applications and/or databases to ensure completion of all data entry and required program reports.
• Participates in local and state-wide meetings to stay abreast of changes in public health trends and regulations that may impact assigned services or program(s).
• Represents CCBH on state/national sub-committees. Participates in CCBH initiatives for program improvement and funding. Leads and/or provides oversight of the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of multisector partnerships of assigned programs.
• Participates in professional development activities (i.e., trainings, conferences, etc.) to remain abreast of the most current public health issues. Maintains knowledge of local, state, and national public health programs and funding opportunities.
• Implements agency and service area goals, policies, and procedures. Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities to foster a culture of quality improvement within the assigned service area.
• Establishes and maintains internal and external relationships to facilitate program development & maintenance initiatives. Develops and executes promotional programs for assigned clinic(s) and/or program(s).
• Provides leadership and direction in public health emergency activities.
• Serves as a primary media contact for specific program inquiries.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned.
• May be required to operate agency-owned fleet vehicles at offsite service locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits offered at CCBH (for employees working at least 40 hours per pay period/Bi-weekly):

• Medical (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
• Dental (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
• Vision
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
• Deferred Compensation
• FSA Health and Dependent Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holidays (14 paid per year)
• Vacation Time (13 paid days per year for new service PERS members*)
• Sick Time (15 paid days per year*)
• Personal Days (up to 3 paid per year)
• Agency paid Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking Onsite
• Remote work from home available up to two days per week with approval after the completion of a minimum of 60 days of employment.
• Alternate work schedule or changes in work schedule available after initial training period with approval. Core work hours of 10am to 2pm required of all staff

*Benefit is prorated based on start date

Employees hired for a position that is funded in whole or in part by a designated funding source may be laid off when the funding source is reduced or eliminated.

THIS AGENCY IS AN EQUAL PROVIDER OF SERVICES AND AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CIVIL RIGHTS ACT 1964

THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

All employees hired for a position must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Deadline to Apply: September 11, 2026

Bilingual Applicants Welcome