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Council approves health department nursing reorganization and new classifications
Summary
Porter County Council approved reclassification and reorganization in the health department to change public-health nursing staffing and add new job classifications.
Porter County Council approved a reorganization request from the county health department that reclassifies and adjusts its nursing division staffing.
Health department staff described a reorganization that reduces the number of public-health nurses (PHNs) from six to four and creates or reclassifies several positions: a nursing supervisor position with an annual salary noted at about $74,000, a community outreach specialist at about $52,000, and a medical officer/manager position (compensation figure discussed in the record). Staff said the changes are supported by available local and state funding and reflected current workloads, including more frequent walk-ins and service demand.
A council member asked for an organizational flowchart after the reclassification is approved so members could better understand the department structure; health department staff agreed to provide such a chart.
A motion to approve the reorganization and associated appropriations passed on roll call.
