Nursing Director

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/today

Summary Statement

The Nursing Director provides executive-level clinical and operational leadership for public health nursing services within the Delaware Division of Public Health. This role oversees nursing practice standards, clinical quality, workforce development, and regulatory compliance across multiple programs.

The Director partners with executive leadership, section leadership, medical leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure evidence-based patient- and community-centered care. This position advances population health outcomes through strong clinical governance, staff development, performance improvement, and alignment with state and federal requirements.

The Director will also provide direct care and serve as the HIPAA compliance officer for the division.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
• Develops, implements, and/or reviews nursing care plans.
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups, and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations, and forms.
• Participates in and makes recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Nursing Director - Public Health Nursing

Applicants must have education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Masters degree or higher from a National League of Nursing (NLN) accredited college or university and at least one year of experience in public health nursing.
• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.
• Six months of experience in budget development, which includes developing a budget, analyzing financial data, and making long- and short-range plans and projections.
• Six months of experience in developing policies and procedures.
• Six months of experience in operations management, which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling, and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before 08/42/26 upon filling the vacant positions.

Conditions of Hire

All new hires are required to attend an in-person statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment. The session will be held at a designated location in either Kent or New Castle County.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, please visit https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.

It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title, and job duties.

For education and training, list the name of the educational provider, training course titles, and a summary of course content.

Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application, including your employment, education, and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current.

You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling 800-232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

You may also call 302-739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.