Title: Registered Nurse - Public Health
PH Nurse State Role Title
Registered Nurse IHiring Range: $40,000 - $58,500 Pay Band 4 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: CENT SHEN-ROCKNGHMHARRIS Agency Website: VDH.VIRGINIA.GOV Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes, and schools, and other community or congregate care settings. Performs nursing assessments, many perform lab tests, take measurements, develop, and implements care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Actions performed at this level require licensure as an RN by state code. May supervise support staff.
Minimum Qualifications
• Communicates verbally and in writing to analyze problems, situations, and suggest solutions, leadership, follow directions, and establish priorities • Skills in physical examination, health assessment, and interviewing and counseling technique • Ability to function independently, prioritize, and organize work, solve problems, adapt to change, function as a team member, and relate to the public • Knowledge of public health concepts, principles of public health nursing, principles of epidemiology, immunizations, basic nursing science, medical terminology, case management • May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required • Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) SCPRA
Performance Management for Employees Who Supervise Others
Serves in a managerial/supervisory capacity and conducts performance management activities for staff. Establishes and reviews work assignments and priorities and resolves related issues in conjunction with program management and Human Resource staff. Ensures relevant training and workplace safety for staff and conducts appropriate performance monitoring and appraisals.
Program Support
Uses the nursing process to assess, develop, implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes. Uses the Quad Councils Core Community Public Health Nursing Competencies as an evidence-based platform for practice. Recognizes the diversity of individuals, populations, and applies the appropriate language and communication tools. Adheres to nursing directives, agency protocols, and guidelines. Practices within the realm of the Nurse Practice Act and related Acts governing health professionals and health laws.
Workload & Case Administration
Sets priorities for completing program responsibilities and work assignments. Uses data, evidence, and information technology to understand the impact of determinants of health on individuals, families, and groups. Uses information on determinants of health effectively when working with diverse individuals, families, and groups. Assists individuals, families, and groups to identify and access necessary community resources or services through the referral and follow-up process. Uses research to inform the practice of public health nursing.
Direct Patient Care
Provides competent, high-quality, and safe nursing care, case management, in clinic, community, home, and other settings in a confidential, customer-oriented manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate for the client. Uses the nursing process to assess, develop, implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes. Teaches, counsels clients and families regarding health promotion and disease prevention. Selects variables that measure health and public health conditions. Identifies opportunities for individuals, families, and groups to link with advocacy organizations.
Additional Considerations
Additional study in health promotion or public health is preferred. BSN preferred. Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotion.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
VDH Policy
VDH accepts only online applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliate, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Veteran Preference
VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website www.vdh.virginia.gov. If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form Yellow Card or a Preferential Hiring Form Blue Card, you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Virginia Values Veterans
As a V3 Virginia Values Veterans employer, VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply.
Supplemental Questions
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
VDH Compensation Package
VDH offers a competitive compensation package in addition to an employer-paid retirement, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid malpractice protection, employer-subsidized health insurance, pre-tax 457401, a deferred compensation plan with employer cash match up to 40 months, pre-tax medical reimbursement, and child/elder care reimbursement plans, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability plan, annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Contact Information
Name: Angie Mueller Phone: 540-332-7830 Email: angie.muellervdh.virginia.gov