PH Nurse

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health seeks Public Health Nurses to work in Immunization, Family Planning, STI, and Communicable Disease programs. Roles may include home visits and community clinics at Richmond/Henrico locations, with standard hours and occasional evenings or weekends. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Candidates must hold RN licensure in Virginia or a compact state and be BLS/CPR certified. Public health nursing knowledge and strong communication skills are essential for success

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license in Virginia or a compact state.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public health concepts and immunizations.
• Ability to function independently and manage multi-site care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in clinics, homes, and schools.
• Perform nursing assessments, may conduct lab tests and care plans.
• Contribute to public health emergencies and community health assessments.
• May supervise support staff and travel to community locations as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Public health nursing knowledge

Clinical nursing assessment

BLS/CPR certification

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

RN licensure (Virginia or compact state)

Job description

Title

PH Nurse

State Role Title

Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range

$65,958 - $75,902

Pay Band

4

Agency

Virginia Department of Health

Location

HENRICO HQ

Agency Website

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

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 Richmond and Henrico Health District is currently seeking Public Health Nurses. Our PH Nurses work in program areas such as Immunization, Family Planning, STI, Communicable Disease, and may do home visits. This is a multi-fill posting and each position will work out of one of our three locations- Richmond Health Clinic (400 E. Cary St), East Henrico Health Clinic (1400 N Laburnum), or 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.
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.
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. Re-quires adherence to all safety policies including a review of immunizations, driver safety policies and all other state policies.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to maintain timely compliance with all Employee Health requirements, including but not limited to HCP-required immunizations, health screenings, respiratory protections, and relevant trainings, as mandated by organizational policy and applicable regulatory standards. Maintain active BLS certification. Complete all required program competency trainings.
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.
This position is “open until filled,” which means that applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After five business days, this position may be closed at any time.

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

• Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotion


• Bilingual preferred

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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the 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 torace (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!

Contact Information

Name: Anita Sikka

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.

Advertised: 11 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time