PH Nurse 05937

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 paid holidays

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match & 3

457 Deferred Compensation Plan)

Job summary

The Mount Rogers Health District of the Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse to deliver essential clinical services to patients of all ages and to support multiple programs including family planning, STD management, Hepatitis C treatment, Every Woman’s Life screenings, and immunizations.

The nurse may provide home visitation and participates in mobile unit operations, promoting equitable, patient-centered public health services within the district.

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential clinical services to patients of all ages
• Support a wide range of programs, including family planning, STDs, Hepatitis C treatment, Every Woman’s Life screenings, immunizations and mobile unit operations
• Occasionally provide home visitation services
• Advance equitable, patient-centered public health services

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Physical Examination

Health Assessment

Interviewing & Counseling

Public Health Concepts

BLS/CPR Certification

Travel Availability

Job description

Title: PH Nurse 05937

State Role Title:Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $54,795-$68,267

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:MT ROGERS-WASHINGTON

Agency Website: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 Mount Rogers Health District is looking for a Public Health Nurse. In this role, the Public Health Nurse will deliver essential clinical services to patients of all ages. The position supports a wide range of programs, including but not limited to family planning, sexually transmitted disease management, Hepatitis C treatment, Every Woman’s Life screenings, immunization services, and mobile unit operations. In addition, the nurse will occasionally provide home visitation services. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to advance equitable, patient centered public health services.

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.

Applicants may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of the work through a simulated exercise

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

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.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

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.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Bennett

Phone: N/A

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.