Public Health Nurse

Title: Public Health Nurse

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $64,037-$71,222.75

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CHESAPEAKE HQ

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/chesapeake/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Chesapeake Health Department is seeking a resilient Public Health Nurse with a drive to promote health, preventing disease and support the community. The Long-Term Support Services (LTSS) is a Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) mandated program. The Registered Nurse (RN) / Public Health Nurse (PHN) works in partnership with a Social Worker (SW), from the local Department of Social Services (DSS), to conduct joint home visits for adults that are imminent risk for nursing facility placement. Both the RN and SW travels throughout the City of Chesapeake to complete each screening. The RN / PHN will also be responsible to provide screenings for pediatrics, this visit is done without a SW. The PHN will perform other duties to support the district; other services include immunization, emergency preparedness and response (EP&R) and communicable disease (CD) responses. The ideal candidate will be experienced in performing nursing assessments across the lifespan in both clinical and community settings. This position provides additional experiences with case management, resource referrals, computerized charting, EMR, and proficient use of Microsoft applications as necessary. Previous home care visiting experience is a plus.

Personal vehicle travel is required for this position.
This position is for 40 hours per week Monday – Friday 8:15 am – 5 pm, including 45 minutes for lunch.

Please note in the event of a local public health emergency and / or an emergency declaration by the Governor, this position may be required to assume other duties for the districts’ emergency preparedness and response (EP&R) activities. During declared emergencies, this will require an adjustment to work hours, location, job duties as well as participation in trainings to meet public health business needs. Additional potential work-schedule variations including participation in community outreach events and other EP&R assignments, such as communicable disease and epidemiological investigation events.

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.

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

Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR

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 BLS certification. Requires adherence to all safety policies including a review of immunizations, driver safety policies and all other state policies.

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.

May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required

VDH accepts only on-line 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 is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal
history background check and 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. Other financial, credit, driving,
background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests 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: 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.
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.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or
the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged
to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if
applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a
Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with
Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Natalie Newby

Phone: Please refer to email

Email: natalie.newby@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.