Public Health Nurse

Title: Public Health Nurse

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $61,262.00-$69,911.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VIRGINIA BEACH HQ

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Beach Health Department is seeking TWO experienced RNs that have knowledge of screening adults and children for services. RN’s who have done assessments for Home Health services would be successful in this role. This is a state program that provides nursing home screenings for both children and adults seeking specific DMAS services to care for their family member. Bilingual is preferred but not required. This position offers autonomy as it is done both in the field and the office to ensure you are meeting the required time regulations for completion and submission of screenings. Public Health provides you a unique opportunity to make an impact on your community and see the outcomes of your commitment. You will be provided with the training and certification to assist you in this rewarding role. Virginia Beach Department of Public Health prides itself on being able to provide work/life balance. The hours are 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday. Occasionally you will be asked to assist with public health emergencies such as sheltering in storms, providing immunizations at mass events, supporting other districts if available or working on a weekend at outreach events to share our programs and activities to the community.

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.

*THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND QUALIFIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL RECRUITMENT AND INCENTIVE OPTIONS, INCLUDING SIGN ON BONUS, FRONT LOADED LEAVE, AND OTHER POTENTIAL BENEFITS MAY BE OFFERED.*

You will benefit from joining our team! Apply today. Some of our unmatched benefits include:

15 paid holidays and days off
Inclusive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, optional flex spending account
Employee Assistance Program
Group and optional life insurance
Short and long-term disability plans
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Retirement Plans, Optional Cash Match, and Deferred Compensation
Leave to include sick, family/personal, annual, parental, military, and community service
VA Credit Union Membership

If you are interested, please apply and meet some of the team during your interview.

Minimum Qualifications

*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.*

• 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

• Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and
health promotion
• Experience working with senior adult population and/or children with disabilities
• Experience completing Uniform Assessment Instruments (UAI)
•Bilingual in Spanish and English

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 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.

Contact Information

Name: Kim Nicholson

Phone: No Phone Contact

Email: Kim.Nicholson@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 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.