Nursing Program Supervisor

Department: Health Department Date Posted: 12/11/24
Three (3) Positions

Salary: Starting at $65,809 /yr

Type of Regular Full-Time  Regular Part-Time  Part-Time  Temporary/On-call 
Employment:

WHERE TO APPLY:
1) If a current employee: Sign into “County Connect” https://saginawcounty.sharepoint.com/sites/CountyConnect and

under the “Employee Resources” tab, select “Job Postings.” Click the “Select One” button and utilize the dropdown
selection to choose the posting. Click “Apply” and complete the electronic application.

2) Scan the QR code
3) Select “Apply Online” at Saginaw County Job Postings;
4) Complete a “Printable Application” and return by:

• Mail: Personnel Division of the Administrator’s Office

Saginaw County Governmental Center
111 South Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602

• Fax: 989-790-5566

Deadline to apply: January 06, 2025

Saginaw County is a drug-free workplace as such individuals must successfully pass a pre-employment

drug screen (marijuana is included) and pre-employment physical.
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General Definition of Work:

Performs intermediate advanced human support work assisting the Nursing Director in the management, evaluation and
supervision of personnel in programmatic areas to ensure high quality, cost effective health care to Saginaw County
residents. Work is performed under the limited direction of the assigned supervisor. Limited supervision is exercised
over assigned personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Manages day to day operation of assigned Nursing Division programs. Schedules, plans and conducts program staff

meetings. Develops, implements and evaluates program policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates
performance of assigned staff. Utilizes critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem solving when leading staff.
Ensures quality assurance of care and resolves issues and concerns. Accepts organization accountability for services
provided to clients.

• Schedules and makes staff assignments based on program need. Provides program coverage as needed.

• Analyzes programmatic data and prepares various reports. Provides input on annual budget preparation and

divisional goals.

• Actively participates with divisional leadership to assure that state and federal accreditation requirements and

program mandates are being met. Reviews publications, notices, legislation, and other documents to remain
current on nursing best practices, public health matters and quality care. Communicates program updates to
divisional leadership.

• Participates in the selection and orientation of new employees. Provides divisional coverage in the absence of other

management. Facilitates additional training as necessary.

• Promotes collaborative partnerships with other health and human service agencies to enhance coordination and

expansion of services. Represents the Health Department at various meetings and conferences, both in and out of
state. Promotes Health Department programs by providing information and education to the community in
meetings, at local health fairs, to area colleges and universities and in person. Acts as a spokesperson for assigned

programs.

• Ensures all program supplies, biologics and pharmaceuticals are inventoried, stored and administered/distributed

properly. On-call for emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing
Experience: Considerable (3-5 years) experience in public health with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health or Administration preferred.
Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization and department policies, practices and procedures, legal guides,
recommendations, best practices, ordinances and laws. Comprehensive ability to prepare programmatic reports and
correspondence and policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge to prepare staff evaluations, incident reports and
required agency documents (timecards, travel training requests, PTO requests, etc.). Thorough ability to utilize standard
office equipment and computer software as well as laboratory equipment (microscope, pipette, etc.), clinical equipment
(scale, blood pressure cuff, etc.) and temperature monitoring equipment (data logger, docking station, etc.). General
knowledge of standard accounting software. Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and
decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages and to understand and apply governmental accounting
practices in maintenance of financial records. Knowledge of and ability to use MDHHS web-based applications and
databases and electronic medical records and prescriptions.

Special Requirements:

✓ Must possess upon hire and maintain a Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
✓ Ability to acquire specific program and agency certifications as needed.
✓ Valid driver’s license in the State of Michigan upon hire.
✓ Basic Life Support Certification required upon hire.

Perks of Working for Saginaw County
Saginaw County provides a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees. Health/Dental/Vision; Defined Contribution
(401a) qualified retirement plan, with employer contribution; Short-Term Disability Insurance; Health Care Savings Plan to cover

expenses in retirement, with employer contributions; County paid life insurance; 14 paid holidays per year, accrued PTO; an employee
perks program to help with discounts; discount at the YMCA of Saginaw; and competitive wages.