Nursing Director

The Division of Public Health Nursing Director has responsibility for directing all public health nursing activities statewide. This position: has oversight for all policies, procedures and protocols, public health nursing recruitment, collaborates with Division Sections, Programs and Services, other Divisions and Departments, colleges and universities and the community on nursing issues, serves to protect vulnerable populations, promote health and advance health equity through population health strategies, manages daily operations, develops budgets and policies.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
   
• Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.
   
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
   
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
   
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms. 
   
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Nursing Director
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Masters degree or higher from a National League of Nursing (NLN) accredited college or university and at least one year of experience in public health nursing.
2. Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi-state compact license.
3. Experience in budget development which includes developing a budget, analyzing financial data and making long and short range plans and projections.
4. Experience in developing policies and procedures.
5. Experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating multiple units typically through subordinate supervisors.

This posting may be closed on or before 11/24/16 upon filling the vacant position.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.