PH Nurse Supervisor

DHRM; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health in Portsmouth seeks a PH Nurse Supervisor (RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst) to supervise multiple registered nurses, schedule and evaluate performance, and provide direct nursing care in clinics, homes and schools. The role requires RN licensure and involves patient assessments, care planning, medication administration and case management.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge to supervise staff in public health nursing and population health.
• Grants, case management, ambulatory clinic services, and support programs for underserved populations.
• Understanding of public and community health principles and nursing programs.
• Knowledge of nursing theories for improving community health.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple RNs, train staff, schedule and evaluate performance.
• Provide direct nursing care in clinics, homes, and schools; perform nursing assessments.
• Develop and implement care plans, administer medications and manage patient care.
• Conduct lab tests when required and ensure licensure requirements are met.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public health nursing

Population health

Grants and case management

Nursing and health care programs

Job description

Title: PH Nurse Supervisor

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $85,307-$90,318

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: PORTSMOUTH - TW

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/portsmouth/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Exercises line supervision over multiple registered nurses by training, scheduling, formally evaluating performance and issuing discipline. Also performs direct nursing service by independently providing professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff in the areas of public health nursing and population health
• Knowledge of grants, case management, ambulatory clinic services, and agencies/programs that support the underserved and underinsured populations
• Knowledge of public and community health principles, and of nursing and health care programs
• Knowledge of nursing theories related to improving the health of the community
• Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite Requires

Additional Considerations

• Bi-lingual and experience with diverse cultures

Special Instructions

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!

Contact Information

Name: Tanya Weaver

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: 05 Mar 2026 Eastern Standard Time