Resolution to AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF ONE FULL-TIME NURSE SUPERVISOR 3 FOR THE NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

BACKGROUND: The Nurse-Family Partnership program started in Sauk County in 2015 with one nurse and has since expanded to four full-time nurse home visitors and one nurse who carries a smaller caseload and provides oversight of the program (PHN MB).

PHN MB has been with the department since 2014. Her position is 50% tax levy and 50% grant funded (Federal Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting grant). With the exponential growth of the program, Public Health Sauk County would like PHN MB to assume the full-time duties of a nurse supervisor, including the annual evaluations of the Nurse-Family Partnership program staff. This will allow for the most efficient and effective management structure for our department. PHN MB has demonstrated excellent supervisory skills and has expressed an interest in assuming a leadership role. This supports PHN MB’s career goal, contributes to job satisfaction and employee retention. Her current position will not be backfilled and there is no fiscal impact (with the exception of a step increase) with this transition.