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# Power Nurse Manager at CDC Foundation

- **Company:** CDC Foundation
- **Location:** Kentucky
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cdcfoundation/568ac313-98ed-4e3e-ab46-765dc2f1382d

## Job description

Position Title: PoWER Nurse Manager Salary: $115,000-$120,000, depending on experience (plus benefits) Position End Date: 6/30/2028 Location: Kentucky Department for Public Health (hybrid)

## About the CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the sole entity authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has launched approximately 1,000 programs and raised over $740 million. The CDC Foundation managed over 300 CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 130 countries last year.

Overview: The CDC Foundation is seeking a mission-driven Lead Nurse to support the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Kentucky’s RHTP launches five interrelated programs designed to build rural health infrastructure and provide sustainable, long-term improvements. This plan directly supports Kentucky’s rural counties while advancing statewide impact through innovation, technology-enabled care and strengthened workforce recruitment pipelines for both clinical and non-clinical staff. This strategy will help build a resilient, integrated and technology-forward health system across the Commonwealth. PoWERing (People who Work for Engagement and Resilience) Maternal and Infant Health is one of these programs and aims to expand timely prenatal and postpartum care by deploying telehealth-enabled maternal care teams who will serve maternity-care deserts and high-risk regions, to help mothers and infants receive seamless, high-quality support.

The PoWER Lead Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who will serve as a key member of the PoWER Program Team and supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the PoWER Program statewide in accordance with regulations set forth by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. The role functions as a liaison between the pilot site-based PoWER nurses and the PoWER Program Team leadership, helping translate program design into consistent and effective practices across pilot sites. The Lead Nurse will provide guidance and coordination to support effective implementation of PoWER nurse led activities at pilot sites, promote alignment with PoWER Program goals, and ensure consistent documentation and data collection to inform performance monitoring and program improvement.

Required Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Active Kentucky Registered Nurse license Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

## Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Minimum 15 years of nursing experience, including experience in maternal, perinatal, postpartum, newborn, women's health, or related settings. Minimum two years of hospital administration and nurse management. Certification in perinatal nurse leadership at hire or within 18 months from hire Demonstrated experience working in rural health care systems. Strong written and oral communication skills Microsoft proficiency

Preferred Qualifications: Certification in maternal infant health (RN-OBC)

Responsibilities: Serve as a strategic nursing advisor, providing guidance and representing the nursing profession in program planning and decision-making.Participate in the design and ongoing refinement of the PoWER program, including nursing workflows, implementation approaches, and standard operating expectations. Partner closely with the Program Team’s Medical Director, Lead Doula, Lead CHW, and Peer Support Specialist to support coordinated design, implementation, and achievement of program outcomes. Coordinate with the pilot site PoWER nurses on a regular scheduled basis to support consistent application of the PoWER model. Conduct site visits with each PoWER team at least once per quarter to gather feedback and identify opportunities for improvement. Elevate barriers to care and implementation challenges identified by PoWER site nurses to the Program Team for resolution and follow‑up. Use emotionally intelligent communication skills to support collaboration, shared problem solving, and alignment across teams. Collect, review, and analyze data from PoWER sites as appropriate. Support the development of ongoing education, guidance materials, and shared learning opportunities for PoWER nurses. Engage with relevant community partners and organizations as appropriate to support PoWER implementation. Ensure PoWER site nurses complete and document care planning activities at defined intervals.

Special Notes: This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and Kentucky Department for Public Health in order to best support the Kentucky Department for Public Health in their public health programming. This position is currently a hybrid position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

## About CDC Foundation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The CDC Foundation is an independent nonprofit that forges partnerships between the private sector and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to protect and improve public health.
- **Entity Type**: Nonprofit (Private, 501(c)(3) public charity)
- **Headquarters**: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- **Founded**: 1995
- **Founders**: Established by an act of the U.S. Congress

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Public health, Healthcare Services, Nonprofit Management
- **Target customers**: Government agencies (CDC, state/local health departments), community organizations, international partners, foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To help the public health system—state and local health departments, community organizations, international partners and the CDC—save and improve lives by unleashing the power of partnerships to protect communities in America and across the globe.

## Products & Services
- **Program Management & Grant Administration**: The Foundation manages hundreds of programs funded by donors and partners, handling fundraising, program implementation, and fiduciary oversight for public health projects.
- **Workforce Services (Field Staff)**: They recruit, hire, and manage field employees who work directly with CDC and public health organizations to implement programs, conduct lab work, or perform research, including state-funded projects. [cdcfoundation.org](https://www.cdcfoundation.org/jobs)
- **Partnership Development**: The sole entity authorized by Congress to raise private funds for CDC, they build collaborations with corporations, foundations, and NGOs to launch innovative health initiatives.
- **Strategic Consulting & Capacity Building**: They provide speed and flexibility to help public health entities launch new programs, expand existing data-driven interventions, and establish pilot projects.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (Nonprofit)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (Public Charity) — In FY2023-2025, they operated with a portfolio supported by charitable contributions and government grants; specific revenue figures are detailed in their annual financial reports. They have launched nearly 1,500 programs since 1995.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Primary partner is the CDC; also forges partnerships with corporations, foundations, universities, and NGOs.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - In FY2023, they expanded the public health workforce in all 50 U.S. states.
    - Received the highest, 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for 19 consecutive years, reflecting strong fiscal responsibility and transparency. [cdcfoundation.org](https://www.cdcfoundation.org/financials)
    - Works in every state and globally on issues from cardiovascular disease and cancer to HIV, Ebola, and the opioid crisis.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unique Congressional Mandate**: The only independent nonprofit legally authorized to raise private funds in support of CDC’s mission, giving them unparalleled access to CDC’s world-class scientific expertise and public health infrastructure.
- **Speed and Flexibility**: Unlike government agencies, the Foundation can move quickly to deploy resources, launch pilot programs, and forge cross-sector collaborations.
- **Non-Partisan Independence**: An independent board (CDC employees cannot sit on it) ensures scientific integrity and research independence, maintaining trust with partners and donors.
- **Established Track Record**: Over 30 years of experience and nearly 1,500 completed projects, with a proven model for turning philanthropic dollars into measurable public health impact.

## Strategic Focus
- **Strengthening the Public Health Workforce**: Actively hiring and placing field staff across state, local, and tribal health departments to meet ongoing public health needs.
- **Modernizing Public Health Infrastructure**: Supporting data sharing, innovative communication strategies, and digital transformation within the public health system.
- **Health Equity and Preparedness**: Prioritizing solutions for community-level health challenges (e.g., food access, opioid crisis, clean water) and preparing for emerging health threats.
- **Expanding Partnership Ecosystem**: Leveraging philanthropic and private resources to complement government investment and fund high-impact, cross-sector collaborations.

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful Mission**: Staff directly contribute to protecting communities from health threats like infectious diseases, chronic illness, and environmental hazards, with the opportunity to see the real-world impact of their work.
- **Collaborative Environment**: Employees work alongside CDC scientists, public health authorities, and a wide range of partners, offering a unique intersection of government, nonprofit, and private-sector ways of working.
- **Diverse Career Paths**: The organization hires experts in program management, fundraising, population health, communications, finance, technology, and more, in addition to scientific and clinical field roles.
- **Flexible Work Opportunities**: Both remote and on-site positions are available, with full benefits. [cdcfoundation.org](https://www.cdcfoundation.org/jobs)
- **Stable and Respected Organization**: Highly rated by Charity Navigator for fiscal health, and offers a supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity of talent and ideas.

## Sources
1. [cdcfoundation.org - Our Story](https://www.cdcfoundation.org/our-story)
2. [cdcfoundation.org - Careers](https://www.cdcfoundation.org/jobs)
3. [cdcfoundation.org - FAQ](https://www.cdcfoundation.org/FAQ)
4. [cdcfoundation.org - Financials](https://www.cdcfoundation.org/financials)
5. [jobs.lever.co/cdcfoundation](https://jobs.lever.co/cdcfoundation)

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