Nursing Program Administrator

Nursing Program Administrator

Apply Salary $101,332.65 - $151,998.98 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Regular Full-time Job Number 07221 Department Public Health Department

Our Mission To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation. EEO Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position Classification

Onsite Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

The Adams County Health Department Nursing Division is comprised of Nurse Family Partnership, Nurse Support Program, Harm Reduction, Sexual Health, Immunizations, Child Maltreatment and Fatality Prevention, and Care Coordinator for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. The Nursing Division is made up of clinical support staff, medical assistants, harm reduction specialists, operations support, nurses, advanced practice nurses, and midwives. As a public health professional at ACHD, your work extends beyond clinical careit's a calling to help prevent illness, promote well-being, and safeguard the health of communities. Every interaction, every program, and every initiative you undertake is fueled by a commitment to create healthier, more resilient communities where every individual can thrive. ACHD Nursing Division staff work diligently to be proactive, responsive, and adaptable in a landscape of ongoing and emerging challenges. Nursing care occurs anywhere the community lives, focusing on accessibility, community engagement, and building trust. In this dynamic and ever-evolving field of public health, you are dedicated to lifelong learning, staying abreast of the latest research, trends, and best practices to deliver evidence-based care and drive positive change. You are not just a healthcare provider; you are an educator, advocate, and ally, committed to fostering a culture of health, resilience, and well-being. Join us in our mission to build a healthier, more equitable future where every individual can live their healthiest life possible.

Examples of Duties for Success

The position focuses on the overall program and project implementation of assigned services. The position focuses on the implementation of county-wide clinical programs in coordination with community partners and other county departments. The position may support other public health services such as communicable disease, emergency response, and population health strategy. This position performs a wide variety of professional duties and responsibilities including leading the administration, coordination, and implementation of federal, state, and local grant programs. Additionally, the Administrator is responsible for ensuring clinical performance and provision of nursing care in compliance with the State Board of Nursing and American Nurses Association standards and scope of nursing practice. Key components of this position include collaborative planning with staff, multi-tasking, and problem solving, as well as program development, fiscal tracking, independent project management, and reporting. This position involves interpersonal relationships within the Health Department, Human Services, healthcare community, partners, and the public and requires a high degree of professionalism, tact, and good judgment and communication skills.

• Leads the planning, organizing, budgeting, project management, and compliance monitoring of assigned service area (Nurse Home Visitation, Sexual Health, or Immunizations).
• Develops the required Quality Improvement Plan, Community Engagement Plan, Strategic Plan, Annual Report, and Performance Assessment in coordination with Performance Excellence, and in compliance with CMS regulations that identify community needs especially those impacted by health inequities.
• Develops program goals and objectives through research, data analysis, and public input.
• Leads, facilitates, and manages programmatic community engagement and outreach.
• Maintains clear communication with internal and external partners in regards to nursing services and health department public health functions.
• Evaluates funding applications, prepares cost-benefit analysis, prepares and presents project descriptions, and makes funding recommendations to Division Director, Public Health Leadership Team, and Board of Health.
• Reviews drawdowns, tracks program and project balances, and makes applicable budget modifications.
• Develops and maintains systems, methods, and procedures to facilitate grant budgeting and tracking of allocations to cost centers.
• Oversee, conduct, and delegate compliance and performance monitoring of grant funded projects and activities.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for assigned program clinical services.
• Develops and oversees clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record and development of Informatics systems.
• Writes and implements contracts and agreements to carry out clinical programming.
• Prepares analyses, makes recommendations, prepares and executes presentations, and prepares and presents written reports.
• Prepares and presents public hearing and study session packets to the Board of Health.
• Works closely with other Adams County departments including the County Attorney's Office, Budget & Finance, Community Safety & Well-Being, and Human Services.
• Works closely with jurisdictional partners, stakeholders, community-based organizations, healthcare provider, and contractors to ensure successful outreach.
• Responsible for approving new clinical guidelines and nursing interventions, may include laboratory and pharmaceutical compliance.
• Leadership development and succession planning.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Additional Duties :

Qualifications for Success :

Quality : Makes good and timely decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment; most of his / her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Informing : Provides timely and relevant information to colleagues, stakeholders, or the public using appropriate means to facilitate understanding and decision making.

Teamwork : Must work as a part of the team, bringing together relevant partners (internally and externally) to achieve goals and objectives. Must be able to take the lead, when necessary, but also follow through on other's directives.

Organizing : Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, and support) to execute tasks; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.

Problem Solving : Uses rigorous logic and reasoning methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the easiest answers. Must be able to make a good decision and stick with it.

Process Management : Good at figuring out the processes necessary to complete tasks; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others cannot; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Written Communications : Can write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect to specific audiences.

Technical : Understands the principles, methods, and practices of federal grant administration. Has the ability to interpret and communicate complex Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Interpret, apply and contribute to administrative, departmental, and divisional policies and procedures. Clinical Nursing Qualifications for Success :

Solid Nursing Foundation : A strong foundation in nursing principles and practices is essential. This includes patient assessment, treatment skills, and knowledge of various health conditions.

Public Health Expertise : Understanding of Population Health : Public health nurses think beyond individual patients and consider the health of entire communities. They understand how social determinants of health, like poverty and access to education, influence health outcomes.

Epidemiology and Data Analysis : These nurses are familiar with how diseases spread in populations and can analyze data to identify health trends and areas of concern.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills :

Patient Education : They excel at explaining complex medical information in a clear and understandable way to people from diverse backgrounds.

Active Listening and Cultural Sensitivity : Building trust and rapport with community members is key. Public health nurses actively listen to concerns, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and avoid using medical jargon.

Collaboration : They work effectively with a wide range of people, including community leaders, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

Key Public Health Qualities :

Problem-Solving and Resourcefulness : Public health nurses often work in environments with limited resources. They need to be resourceful and find creative solutions to address community health needs.

Advocacy and Leadership : They are passionate about public health issues and can advocate for policies that promote health equity and access to healthcare.

Adaptability and Resilience : The public health field