Public Health Nurse Sr. (Communicable Disease)

Title: Public Health Nurse Sr. (Communicable Disease)

State Role Title: Registered Nurse II

Hiring Range: $73,096 - $80,266.75

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CRATER HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants will need to reapply to be considered.

This position qualifies for Exceptional Recruitment and Incentive Options.

Consider joining Crater Health District as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is your opportunity to connect and fulfill your passion for nursing through community engagement. Crater Health District is a part of the Virginia Department of Health.

This is a non-supervisory leadership role that provides nursing expertise as a member of the Crater District Communicable Disease Team and will be eligible for one (1) day a week telework after successfully completing a 6-month on the job training at the supervisor's discretion. Job responsibilities include, but not limited to, monitoring online systems and other epidemiology technology to identify trends/outbreaks. Participates in vaccine preventable illness response, and assists in public health emergencies, as needed. Administers vaccinations and collects necessary specimens from all age groups for disease identification. Exercises sound nursing judgment. Will be the subject matter expert that provides guidance and recommendation per CDC on infection control polices to stakeholders and community partners. This position works closely with the district Epidemiology and Environmental Health team and will rotate on-call duties in response to reportable illnesses and diseases. Must have the ability to conduct presentations to the public or other stakeholders on health-related topics. Will support other nursing programs, as needed.

Crater Health District comprises the Cities of Hopewell, Emporia and Petersburg, as well as the Counties of Sussex, Greensville, Surry, Prince George and Dinwiddie. Travel within the above-mentioned localities to provide services as required.

Requires unrestricted licensure as an RN in Virginia or compact state. Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.

This is a full-time position with consistent hours & is eligible for excellent benefits, such as:
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Sick, family/personal and annual leave & more!

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia or compact state and BLS certified.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills to analyze problems, situations and suggest solutions
• Skills in health, physical assessment and/or case management
• Ability to function independently, prioritize and organize work.
• Basic knowledge of nursing science and medical terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present health topics to the public.
• Experience or ability to review, analyze data and statistics, and produce reports
• Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds

Additional Considerations

• Certified in Infection Control (CIC) preferred and/or experience in hospital or long-term care facility infection control
• Public health experience

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 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.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Sigrid Hancock

Phone: NO PHONE INQUIRIES

Email: sigrid.hancock@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.