PH Nurse Manager Senior

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Senior Nurse Manager to enhance public health services in Richmond and Henrico County. This leadership role involves managing nursing operations and leading staff development while promoting community well-being.

Key responsibilities include overseeing nursing staff, managing budgets, and conducting community needs assessments. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and retirement plans, and may include a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage district nursing operations and budget.
• Lead staff development and training initiatives.
• Build and maintain partnerships for public health.

Skills

Nursing management

Public health nursing

Leadership

Effective communication

Community assessment

Staff development

Data interpretation

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

Job Duties

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. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH!

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

• 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

Contact Information

Name: Ayswarya Renjith

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time