Head Nurse (PHN-12) - Healthy Baby Healthy Child

Boston Public Health Commission • $75K — $95K *

Boston, MA 02115In-Person

Healthcare

5 - 7 years of experience

More than 3 months ago

Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; 25+ years of relevant experience may substitute
Licensed to practice as Registered Nurse
Master's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or related area preferred
Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience
Minimum 3 years in maternal child health nursing
At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role preferred
Public health nursing experience, including home visiting, required.

Responsibilities

Ensure equitable maternal and child health incorporating racial justice principles
Organize, direct, monitor, and evaluate nursing care
Evaluate nurse performance through supervision sessions and written evaluations
Review nurses' clinical practice to meet program standards
Participate in recruiting and retaining nursing staff
Monitor nursing care plans for quality delivery
Support staff in skill enhancement and educational opportunities
Facilitate relationships with liaison sites and maintain partnerships
Utilize digital tools for data analysis to improve service delivery
Participate in meetings and committees, representing clinical interests

Benefits

Collaborative interdisciplinary work environment
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Engagement with community partners and external organizations
Access to digital tools and resources for effective service delivery
Supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and communication

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Full Job Description

Job Description

This nursing leadership position ensures high quality nursing practice within the interdisciplinary program model of Healthy Baby/Healthy Child, by organizing clinical nursing activities and directing and evaluating the professional practice of nurses, according to established standards of care.

DUTIES:

Ensures equitable approach to maternal and child health that incorporates BPHC racial justice principles.
Organizes, directs, continually monitors and thoroughly evaluates the care given to patients by nurses.
Evaluates the performance of individual nurses, utilizing regularly scheduled supervision sessions, actual observations of practice and annual written evaluations, and coaches, counsels, and corrects nursing staff work performance.
Reviews and observes nurses' clinical practice and records that nurses are consistently meeting program standards.
Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, orienting and retention of staff.
Monitors the development of nursing care plans to ensure that quality nursing care is delivered in accordance with program protocols and nursing standards.
Supports staff in identifying opportunities to enhance clinical skills and educational opportunities.
Supports nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies.
Participates in identifying and developing in-service training agenda and program for nursing staff and other disciplines on new and emerging topics.
Participates in meetings and committees as assigned and acts as clinical representative to Healthy Start Systems, BPHC and external partners.
Uses digital devices, electronic medical records, and database systems and analyzes data to manage and improve service delivery and clinical practice.
Facilitates relationships with liaison sites including supporting and maintaining initiatives and partnerships.
Promotes collaboration and communication among members of the HBHC team and external care providers.
Maintains a cooperative relationship across program teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport and participating in team problem-solving methods.
Supports program nurses and other staff during change in assignment during normal operations and during time of unforeseen events and emergencies.
Supervises staff for successful implementation of new program initiatives.
Supports program as appropriate in procuring appropriate equipment, supplies and educational materials for clinical practice, infection control, and program outreach.
Provides clinical expertise on projects, assessment developments, and program protocols.
Provides written reports for program stakeholders.
Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required except that twenty-five (25) or more years of relevant clinical experience may substitute for a
Licensed to practice as Registered Nurse in
Master's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or related area preferred
Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing
Minimum 3 years nursing experience in maternal child health
Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory / management role preferred.
Public health nursing experience required, which includes home visiting experience. Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and evaluate nurses.

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About Boston Public Health Commission

The Boston Public Health Commission is the public health agency for the city of Boston. It was established in 1995 and is responsible for promoting and protecting the health and well-being of Boston residents. The commission provides a wide range of services, including disease prevention and control, emergency preparedness, and health promotion. They also operate several health centers throughout the city that provide medical care to underserved populations. The Boston Public Health Commission is governed by a board of health appointed by the mayor of Boston.

Learn more about Boston Public Health Commission

Size

1,000 employees

Industry

Healthcare

Founded

1996

* Ladders Estimates

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