Public Health Nurse

Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

State Role

Title:

Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $65,958-$73,197.50

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: PORTSMOUTH
-TW

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Health, Portsmouth District is seeking a Public Health Nurse. The Public Health Nurse will provide professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes, schools and other community or congregate care settings. Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments, conducting lab tests, taking measurements, developing and implementing care plans that incorporate medication administration and case management. The Nurse participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments and may supervise support staff.

The Nurse is required to hold RN licensure and may provide documentation of immunizations as required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to analyze problems and suggest solutions, possess leadership and the ability to follow directions and prioritize.
• Skills in physical examination, health assessment, interviewing, and counseling techniques.
• Ability to function independently, prioritize work, solve problems, adapt to change, work as a team member, and interact with the public.
• Knowledge of public health concepts, principles of public health nursing, epidemiology, immunizations, basic nursing science, medical terminology, and case management.
• May be required to travel, work some weekends and/or evenings.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.

• Additional study in health promotion or public health is preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience in a public health setting or related to disease prevention and health promotion.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan), as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of state and federal criminal history background checks, the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. Additional financial, credit, driving, or Statement of Economic Interests checks may be required for certain positions.

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. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website:.

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Name: TANYA WEAVER
Phone:
Email:
Tanya.

Weaverginia.gov