Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
State Role Title: Registered Nurse
Hiring Range: $59,558 - $73,197.50
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: PORTSMOUTH - TW
Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/portsmouth
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties:
The Virginia Department of Health Portsmouth District is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join the team. The Public Health Nurse will independently provide professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes, and schools, as well as other community or congregate care settings. The incumbent will perform nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, and administer medication and case management. Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code. May supervise support staff.
VDH Requirements:
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following:
Benefits:
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan), as well as sick, family, and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum KSAs:
• 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, and case management
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.
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.
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.
Equal Employment 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 affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Veteran Preference:
VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply. As a V3 Virginia Values Veterans employer, VDH offers a preference for veterans.
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.
Contact Information:
Name: TANYA WEAVER Phone: 757-393-8585 Email:
tanya.weaver@vdh.virginia.gov
Alternative Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter formerly COD provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note:
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022, and February 29, 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.