PH Nurse Supervisor

Virginia Department of Health; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match & /

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an experienced PH Nurse Supervisor to oversee multiple RNs, schedule and evaluate staff, and provide direct nursing care in clinics, homes, and schools. A valid RN license is required and immunization documentation is part of the onboarding.

The role emphasizes supervision, clinical care, and coordination with public health programs within the agency. 12 paid holidays and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Supervise staff in public health nursing and population health.
• Knowledge of grants, case management, ambulatory clinic services, and related programs.
• Knowledge of public health nursing principles and nursing theories.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in clinics, homes, and schools.
• Train, schedule, evaluate performance, and issue discipline for nursing staff.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Grants and case management

Public health principles

Nursing care planning

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title: PH Nurse Supervisor

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

Hiring Range: $88,313-$90,000

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.

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.

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

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!

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: 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.