PH Nurse

Title: PH Nurse

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $73,960

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: HENRICO HQ

Agency Website: https://henrico.gov/health/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

The Richmond & Henrico County Health Districts (RHHD) are on the forefront of Public Health and Population Health. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs. We accomplish this by exposing and addressing the root causes of health disparities and protecting health through disease prevention and monitoring, providing clinical services, nutrition services, environmental health services, vital records, emergency planning, and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH!

The Henrico Health District is currently seeking a Public Health Nurse. PHNs independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools and other community or congregate care settings. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop, and implement 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 a RN by state code. May supervise support staff. Travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required.

Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia or compact state. If a new graduate, must obtain RN license within 90 days of the date of hire or subject to termination per the regulations governing the practice of nursing. Requires adherence to all safety policies including a review of immunizations, driver safety policies and all other state policies.

This PH Nurse primary program areas will be Immunization, Family Planning, STI, Newcomer Health, Communicable Disease Case Management.

This position will primarily work out of our West Henrico Health Clinic (8600 Dixon Powers Drive) but may be expected to work from any other location in the community as needed. Standard work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (occasional evening and weekend hours based on community events). Mileage reimbursement is available for any work-related travel. Parking at each of HCHD's offices is free of charge and hassle free!

Benefits:

This position offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance options, life insurance, retirement plans, disability plans, and more. The Virginia Department of Health also offers paid time off including but not limited to; annual leave, family & personal leave, sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and a host of other leave options.

This recruitment may qualify for exceptional recruitment and incentive options, including a sign on bonus or a leave grant, which will be offered with a 1-year tenure agreement.

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)/CPR

Additional Considerations

-​​Additional study in health promotion/or public health is 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.

Contact Information

Name: Lakeema Jones

Phone: n/a

Email: Lakeema.Jones@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.