Job Title: Director of Nursing
Team: Nursing
Supervisor: Health Commissioner
Director: Health Commissioner
Positions Supervised: Nursing Supervisors (4), Interpreters, Health Equity Coordinator, other Nursing staff as assigned
Programs: Nursing & Clinics
Funding Sources: General fund, levy, various grant funds
Civil Service and FLSA Status: Unclassified, exempt, salary
Appointment Status: Full time, expected 40-50 hours per week
Grade/Classification: 30
Insurance Benefits: Eligible for full-time benefits
Leave Benefits: Eligible for holiday, vacation, personal and sick
Pay Range: $64,105.60 to $97,739.20 per year
Regular Hours: Expected Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm, occasional evenings and weekends
Date Posted: 03/31/2025
Candidate Review: Rolling basis starting 4/14/2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Nursing is responsible for planning, developing, staffing, and evaluating public health
programs, policies and procedures. The Director of Nursing leads the coordination of nursing health
services and clinics, ensures grants and program reporting are properly managed, and oversees the
implementation and effectiveness of public health initiatives to improve community outcomes.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires, at a minimum, one of the following qualifications:
1. Registered Nurse currently licensed in Ohio with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) with at least ten (10) years of experience and at least five (5) of those years in a supervisory role.
2. Registered Nurse currently licensed in Ohio with a Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) or a
closely related field with at least five (5) years of experience in a supervisory role.
Professional and personal alignment with both the CDC’s childhood and adult vaccine schedule is
mandatory.
Experience with leading and managing a multidisciplinary team and public health experience are
both strongly preferred.
Clark County Health Department
Administrative Offices 529 East Home Road, Springfield, Ohio 45503
937-390-5600 | ccchd.com | health@ccchd.com
Revision frequency: every 5 years
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plans, develops, staffs, evaluates and directs public health programs, policies and procedures for public
health programs (e.g., communicable disease investigation and prevention, public health outreach and
education, school screenings, adult and child immunization clinics, complex medical help program, other
evidenced-based interventions, etc.); Coordinates health services grant programs and reporting; Determines
necessary staffing and recommends staffing levels; Prepares monthly program summaries; Collects,
analyzes and maintains summary statistics on divisional activities; Utilizes data to inform decisions; Pursues
additional program funding through grants and other sources; Reviews and evaluates public health needs;
Assists in developing new and revised programs to address public health needs; Initiates action to remedy
public health program deficiencies; Monitors disease trends and community health indicators; Reviews public
health nursing operations and develops new or revised policies and procedures for program administration;
Determines evaluative criteria for programs and monitors program effectiveness; Develops new and/or
revises existing division policies and procedures; Assumes responsibility for achieving program goals and
maintaining regulatory compliance and grant requirements.
Participates in long-range planning for agency and community including Community Health Assessment,
Community Health Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan; Ensures an effective exchange of information with
other divisions; Coordinates activities with other divisions including communicable disease investigations,
emergency response planning and implementation and accreditation; Uses Performance Management and
Quality Improvement to achieve optimal program and agency outcomes.
Coordinates employee work schedules: Monitors the work of employees and ensures compliance with
policies and procedures; Evaluates employee performance; Provides leadership and guidance to staff in
fulfilling their responsibilities; Ensures effective communication of information to all department employees.
Manages directly or indirectly public health nursing and non-nursing personnel.
Oversees the collection of nursing division fees and maximizing billing of services; Reviews financial status
to ensure division operates within budgetary constraints; Assists in preparation of budget and statistical
reports; assists with public health accreditation; participates in emergency preparedness exercises and
response in a variety of roles; meets all public health core competencies as outlined by the position’s
Supervisor; completes other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
This job requires proficiency of computers skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Power Automate), Adobe Reader, e-mail, electronic calendar, and internet research; ability to
compile, consolidate and summarize information; knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, office
practices and procedures, and office management; exceptional knowledge and use of English grammar,
spelling, written format and punctuation; basic knowledge of governmental accounting; effective verbal and
written communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team both in a dependable
manner; knowledge of community resources; be able to effusively deal with stress; ability to learn and use a
computer and web-based reporting program for completing on-line reports; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with other agency and organization representatives; knowledge and skills
associated with detailed recordkeeping and reporting procedures; principles and practices of grant
management; collection of data/research and analysis of statistics; ability to meet multiple deadlines,
excellent organizational skills, and adhere to confidentiality requirements.
Knowledge of management, human relations, nursing techniques and methodologies in detection, prevention
and treatment of disease and disability, and health education and promotion; Ability to define problems,
collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; use proper research methods in gathering data;
prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; develop good rapport with administrators, employees and
Clark County Health Department
Administrative Offices 529 East Home Road, Springfield, Ohio 45503
937-390-5600 | ccchd.com | health@ccchd.com
Revision frequency: every 5 years clients; communicate and educate clients on health matters; resolve disputes and complaints from employees and clients; and motivate employees.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The Clark County Combined Health District (CCCHD) protects and promotes the health of citizens and the
environment through the efforts of dedicated and skilled employees and application of sound public health
principles. Our role is to identify community health problems; diagnose and investigate health problems and
health hazards in the community; and enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
CCCHD offers a relaxed, positive, and friendly work environment. Some positions may offer limited
alternative work locations as an option. The work of equity, diversity and inclusion is the work of Public
Health. We are committed to a future that is free of health inequities, that promotes the highest level of
wellness for the communities we serve, and a diverse and inclusive public health workforce that embodies
humility, respect, leadership and service on behalf of, and with, the diverse communities we are privileged to
serve.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and completed application to:
Shannon Hackathorn
Administrative Assistant to the Health Commissioner & HR Specialist
shackathorne@ccchd.com
Clark County Combined Health District
Administrative Offices at 529 East Home Road
Springfield, Ohio 45503
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.