Assistant District Nurse Manager

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Assistant District Nurse Manager

340 Oklahoma State Department of Health

340 District 6

• Full time
• Regular
• Annual salary up to $81,336.54 based on education and experience

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.

Positions at this level are assigned responsibilities involving direction of the entire nursing or health care program for the assigned region.

• Assure training and documentation for annual lab CLIA checkoffs.
• Assure trained personnel completing annual nurse mask fit test.
• Supervise Coordinating Nurses.
• Assist in the acquisition of signatures on all local and OSDH physician‑approved protocols.
• Serve as role model for nursing personnel and student nurses.
• Participate in and encourage staff participation in professional organizations.
• Interpret job expectations and lines of authority to staff.
• Ensure appropriate orientation to public health.
• Complete performance evaluations at specified intervals.
• Communicate with all nursing staff regarding concerns, clinic needs, and program updates.
• Allocate resources for effective and efficient use of staff and supplies.
• Evaluate the quality of nursing care and documentation, through chart/observational audits at least quarterly.
• Prepare for and respond to program site visits as required, including corrective action response if indicated and review with staff involved.
• Ensure completion of required annual trainings, including annual review of physician‑approved protocols.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for continuing education and/or program trainings.
• Oversee that all professional staff maintain current licensure.
• Advocate for clients, community and local County Health Departments.
• Participate in community groups or agencies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities (chart audits).
• Participate with human resources members that make up the Personnel Advisory Committee and local leadership for the purpose of Progressive Discipline.
• Duties may shift between ADNM and DNM position according to the District County need.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting peers.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or a Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and four years of professional nursing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity PLUS one additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program;

or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and three years of professional nursing experience, two…