About the position
Lorain County Public Health is seeking a dynamic, community-focused Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Nurse Supervisor within the Community Health Division. This leadership role supports our nurse home visiting programs—Family Connects Ohio (FCO) and Plan of Safe Care (POSC)—which play a vital role in improving outcomes for families across our community. The Nurse Supervisor will lead day-to-day operations while driving the planning, coordination, and implementation of innovative, high-impact services and initiatives. Working within the scope of nursing practice and under the direction of the Community Health Director, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while guiding a dedicated team of professionals.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with staff orientation, ongoing training and credentialing of program staff
• Maintain staff training records and requirements
• Supervise and evaluate Public Health Nurses and assigned staff
• Oversee scheduling processes and assignment of home visits
• Implement quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Conduct regular chart reviews and field observations to ensure compliance with agency standards and FCO program fidelity.
• Coordinate weekly case conference meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with Family Connects International Implementation team
• Monitor program performance metrics and prepare required reports.
• Develop and monitor program budgets
• Coordinate and oversee the Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Board
• Plan, coordinate and execute initiatives of the Cribs for Kids grant
• Prepare and submit grant applications, work plans, budgets and reports
• Seek out and apply for additional sources of funding to support programs
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local healthcare providers and community stakeholders to inform about public health programs and collaborate on mutual objectives.
• Participate in public health emergency response efforts as required.
• Other public health duties as assigned by the Director and/or Health Commissioner
Requirements
• Must be licensed registered nurse pursuant to Section 4723.13 of the Revised Code.
• Must be able to travel with reliable transportation.
• A valid Ohio driver's license with ongoing proof of auto insurance.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proof of up-to-date vaccinations for healthcare providers or in process of completion.
Nice-to-haves
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with five (5) years’ experience, public health, preferred.
• Leadership or management experience (or equivalent education and training).
• Experience writing and/or working with grants, contracts and policies, and a basic understanding of budgets.
• Experience working collaboratively on teams.
• Must have clear oral and written communication skills and be competent with computers, including electronic documentation, and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Benefits
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
• Paid vacation
• personal day
• holidays
• sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement