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State of Vermont Public Health Nurse Supervisor - Springfield in Springfield, Vermont
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Overview
The Public Health Nurse Supervisor oversees local public health efforts in the areas of immunization and infectious disease epidemiology for the Health Department Springfield District Office, which covers Windsor County. The focus of the work is supervision of clinical and non-clinical staff responsible for reportable illness and outbreak investigations, vaccination clinics and vaccine management, and provider practice quality improvement efforts to increase vaccination rates. The Public Health Nurse Supervisor provides training in, and clinical supervision of, clinical nursing duties performed in a local health office to include vaccination, venipuncture, TST placement and reading, and specimen collection. The position reports to the District Director and is a member of the Springfield District leadership team. We strive to offer a supportive, professionally challenging, and healthy workplace to our employees.
*Starting rate may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
DIVISION OF LOCAL HEALTH - WHO WE ARE:
The Division of Local Health\'s vision and mission is to preserve and improve the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters and healthy communities.To this end, the Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person\'s strength, assets, and values.The Division of Local Health is committed to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices as we work towards the elimination of health and health care disparities.
TELEWORK:\ The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.\ \ MISSION & VISION:\ The Department of Health\'s missionis to protect and promote the best health of all Vermonters. Ourvisionis healthy Vermonters living in healthy communities.Our goals are:
Effective and integrated public health programs.
Communities with the capacity to respond to public health needs.
Internal systems that provide consistent and responsive support.
A competent and valued workforce that is supported in promoting and protecting the public\'s health.
A public health system that is understood and valued by Vermonters.
Health equity for all Vermonters.
CULTURE & VALUES:
The Department of Health\'s culture is one in which our success and our workplace culture are interdependent. Our culture is driven by a passion for the mission. We are committed to these values:
Creativity, innovation, and calculated risk-taking.
Open and transparent leadership.
Staff expertise, autonomy, and excellence.
Professional growth through individual development plans, special projects, and opportunities to stretch.
Wellness and work-life balance.
Environmental Factors
Duties may be performed in a variety of settings including but not limited to clinics locations and office. Incumbents may be exposed to infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens. Essential skills include the personal ability to endure stress, act judiciously in personally acting upon or directing others in emergency situations, demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply techniques for varying behaviors, including, but not limited to physical and verbal aggression. Exposure to personal injury or danger may occur based on the patient population and the speci alty setting. Ability to meet minimum physical abilities as defined by the setting including, but not limited to extensive periods of standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and lifting. Duties may include travel and use of personal vehicle.