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Yuma County

Director of Nursing

Yuma County, Yuma, Arizona, United States, 85365

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Job Summary This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer. NATURE OF WORK

Under general direction of the Chief Health Services Officer (CHSO), performs professional administrative services of considerable difficulty in planning, organizing, implementing and supervising public health nursing activities and services. Experience and Education

Bachelors Degree in Nursing; AND five to six (5-6) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including two to three (2-3) years in public health preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must possess a valid unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing; a valid Arizona driver's license; requires successful completion of a background check. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; professional nursing management theory, principles and practices; public health nursing principles and practices; grant application and administration process and procedures; community resources and public health programs for appropriate referrals; methods, procedures and techniques for evaluating technical compliance; principles and methods of budget preparation and expenditure control; grant writing and grant program management principles and techniques; epidemiological principles. Skill in: Effectively managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and training personnel. Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; developing and implementing procedures for cost effective management of allocated resources; analyzing issues and preparing recommendations based on findings; preparing reports and checking details, plans, and specifications of programs and projects; establishing effective working relationship with other agencies and the public; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; using computers and advanced level software applications; the use of medical instruments and laboratory equipment; clinical service practices; physical health assessments; applying public health nursing principles; responding appropriately to emergency situations; developing and implementing written policies and procedures for the Nursing Division.

Ability to: Research and write detailed reports; read, to write and synthesize data and reports; use modern office equipment and computers; assigning and leading the work of others; communicate effectively verbally and written; planning and organizing work; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation. Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 30% sitting, 40% walking and 30% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under varying extreme weather conditions and may be exposed to hazardous materials. EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Medical Coverage Category: The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from three medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families. Plan Option 1: PPO A 1100 deductible. Employees who participate in the Wellness Incentive will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps. Plan Option 2: PPO B 1,500 deductible. Employees who participate in the Wellness Incentive will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps. Plan Option 3: High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) with a 1700 deductible. Employees who participate in the Wellness Incentive will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps. Employer contributes a total of $800.04 to employees Health Savings Account. If employees select Employee only and participate in the Wellness Incentive employees can receive up to $360.00 contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card to be used for medical or dental purposes. Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and PPO Plan B. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members). This position may be retirement eligible. If you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit for more information. 01 Do you have any relatives employed by Yuma County, AZ? Yes No 02 If yes, give name of employee(s). If no, write NA. 03 If yes, give relationship of employee(s). If no, write NA. 04 If yes, give position title and department of employee(s). If no, write NA. Required Question Seniority level

Director Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider

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