PH Nurse Manager Senior

Virginia AG; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Annual leave

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Nurse Manager Senior to oversee a comprehensive nursing program in Richmond. This leadership position plays a critical role in managing operations, staff development, and community health initiatives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive knowledge in nursing management and public health practices, effective communication, and the ability to lead teams in delivering high-quality public health services.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of nursing management and public health nursing practices required.
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership and operations management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive district nursing program operations.
• Manage nursing staff and lead development initiatives.
• Conduct community needs assessments to allocate resources.

Skills

Nursing management

Public health nursing

Leadership

Communication

Community assessment

Staff development

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Title: PH Nurse Manager Senior

State Role Title: Registered Nurse Manager II

Hiring Range: $104,159 - $117,206

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: RICHMOND-HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is committed to protecting and promoting the health of all Virginians. With a Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts across the Commonwealth, VDH advances community well‑being through prevention, preparedness, and equitable public health services. 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.

About the Opportunity

Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our team as a Nurse Manager Senior. This is an impactful leadership role supporting our mission to build healthy, resilient communities and provide high‑quality public health services.

Position Overview

The Nurse Manager Senior oversees a comprehensive district nursing program. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing district nursing operations, including FTE oversight and budget management
• Leading long‑term staff development and training initiatives
• Building and maintaining private and public partnerships
• Procuring, administering, and managing grants and external funding sources
• Conducting community needs assessments
• Allocating resources and ensuring high‑quality service delivery
• Recruiting, coaching, and supervising nursing staff
• Serving as a member of the district management team

VDH requires all Health‑Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus‑diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination. "Health Care Personnel" are required 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.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans, including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation
• Sick, family/personal, and annual leave

Recruitment Incentives

This position may be eligible for a sign‑on bonus of up to $5,000, subject to agency approval and completion of all onboarding requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of nursing management, public health nursing, and practices of public health
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership and operations management; ability to direct subordinate nurse managers and supervisors in achieving agency objectives
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication, community assessment, planning, and staff development
• Considerable ability to collaboratively lead staff, synthesize and interpret data, and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and the public; ability to monitor and evaluate quality assurance of nursing programs; ability to present results and nursing outcomes to internal and external constituencies
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification is required

Additional Considerations

• Nursing and senior‑level administrative and supervisory experience in public health, as well as experience with the Incident Command System (ICS), is preferred

Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date.

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!