NURSING SERVICES OFFICER

DESCRIPTION

Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint $155,567.28 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.

The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Clerk, and Director of Police Oversight. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under direction of a separately elected official, Board, or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments. The City is supported by a FY 2025 total budget of $3.6 billion with a General Fund budget of $752 million. More than 6,000 full- and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven recognized employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

THE POSITION

• Providing effective leadership, administration and management of the Division;
• Leading and participating in multi-sector partnerships within the Department and with other City Departments and programs, community providers and community members to develop and implement innovative solutions to improve health across the life span;
• Engaging in planning and implementation efforts to prepare for public health emergencies;
• Participating in grant writing efforts and overseeing grant funded programs to support programming and ensuring the accuracy of program budgets and proper allocation of funds;
• Reviewing the organizational structure and personnel strengths to develop systems and procedures to promote best practice operations;
• Serving as liaison and communicating effectively at regulatory federal/state agency meetings, city council meetings, professional associations, community meetings and task forces;
• Engaging in data sharing strategies and negotiation to strengthen capacity for effective customer service;
• Ensuring adherence to the requirements of City, state, local and federal regulations and laws.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

The ideal candidate will:

• Understand the broad context and innovative practices for addressing the health needs of the community.
• Understand the Public Health Nursing Practice Model.
• Understand and has supported design of integrated social service and community models to increase positive impact on individuals, families and communities.
• Have knowledge of the regulations governing the management and operations of programs and public and financial reporting requirements, auditing and reviewing standards.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community partners, regulatory agencies, local officials, residents and Boards and ability to develop and promote a culture of quality customer service.
• Understand the social determinants of health and opportunities for effective partnerships to impact areas outside of public health nursing.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a current license to practice nursing in the State of California and a valid Public Health Nurse Certificate. (*Proof required.)
  • Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of Public Health Nursing.
• One (1) year of the required experience must have been gained in the supervisory capacity.

• Master's degree in Nursing or Public Health is highly desirable.

• Engaging, collaborative, facilitative in nature, works well with Department staff in all positions and the community.
• Willing and able to challenge the "status quo" when needed.
• Action and results oriented, innovative, strategic, accepts accountability; energetic and is willing to be hands on.
• Comfortable working in a complex public service organization with rapidly changing issues, needs and challenges.
• An active listener and supportive team builder with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Works constructively in a culturally inclusive work environment and community.

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  Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees and/or certification, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant’s name or other identifying characteristic on the documentation. Degrees must indicate the field of study and conferral date on diploma or transcript. Candidates who possess degrees from college or university from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE