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Overview

The Vermont Department of Health is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to lead a dedicated, dynamic, and caring team towards improving population level health. This is achieved through the delivery of essential public health services and programs such as chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, school health, and emergency preparedness.

The position is a member of the Brattleboro District leadership team and supervises seven staff. The work involves extensive relationship building with staff, state partners, and community partners. Duties are performed under the supervision of a Public Health Services District Director. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on Vermonters\' health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include performance management of nursing and non-nursing staff, coordination and implementation of local public health programs, as well as the provision of clinical direction to nursing staff. There is a focus on staff development, staff evaluation, program implementation, performance management, and evaluation of interventions to improve health outcomes.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed in the job specification, we believe a successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to lead implementation of population-level public health interventions in a culturally competent way.

Demonstrated excellence in building collaborative relationships to address complex social issues that impact health.

Strong project management, group facilitation, and communication skills.

Strong supervision skills and considerable knowledge in conflict resolution, motivation and coaching skills.

*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:

Cr eativity, 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 specialty setting. Ability to meet minimu