Program Director - Nursing
This is a full-time position in the City of New Haven Health Department that is responsible for clinical and administrative oversight of the nursing division of the department of health. As part of the Health Department’s overall goal and objectives, has responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating a generalized Nursing Program for the City of New Haven, which includes School Health Services and Communicable Disease Control programs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS include:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, with concentration in public health; or a Master’s Degree in public health / administration; and demonstrable experience in public health practice related to nursing, with at least two years’ experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, abilities and skills as stated in the job description, including but not limited to:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practice of the public health nursing and of Federal, State and local laws and ordinances relating to public health;
- Possession of the knowledge, methods and techniques necessary to direct, guide and assist staff members to fulfill their job responsibilities;
- Willingness to accept administrative leadership in the total public health program;
- Thorough knowledge of the functions of health related social agencies.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid, current Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Connecticut;
- Graduation from an accredited National League of Nursing (N.L.N.) program with a Bachelor of Science degree program in Nursing;
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification;
- Valid and current Connecticut driver’s license.
INSTRUCTIONS to apply:
In order to be considered for this title, you must apply during the posting period via the online application portal.
Click on the “Employment Opportunities” link in the right margin (or found under “Expand Menu” if on a handheld device) and follow all instructions provided on that page. You will need a valid, working email address to apply.
Applicants meeting minimum requirements will be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.
Applications for this position only accepted online at https://newhavenct.munisselfservice.com/ .
Please note that our method of communication with applicants is by email. In the application process, please provide us with a valid email address, and ensure you monitor your email, including spam or junk, for correspondence from our department.
If you experience technical difficulties in the online application process, please contact our office at 203-946-8252 or email NHJobs@newhavenct.gov.