PH Nurse Supervisor

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health seeks a PH Nurse Supervisor to lead the Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance (SMM) program. You will supervise nursing staff, liaise with 40+ birthing facilities, and implement standardized review processes statewide.

The role requires RN licensure in Virginia, BLS certification, and a background in public health nursing. You will partner with hospital teams, clinics, and community organizations to improve maternal health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure in Virginia; BLS certification; must obtain RN license within 90 days if new graduate.
• Knowledge of public health nursing and population health; experience supervising staff and coordinating with hospital partners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the SMM epidemiologist on surveillance and evaluation activities.
• Coordinate with hospital quality improvement teams and community organizations.
• Represent VDH in multi-stakeholder workgroups.
• Provide direct nursing services in clinics, homes and schools; perform nursing assessments and case management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public health nursing

Grants knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis

Education

RN licensure (Virginia)

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title: PH Nurse Supervisor

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

Hiring Range: $80,000 - $93,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:Dept of Health

Agency Website:www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Division of Population Health Data (DPHD) is responsible for analytic and outreach services within the Office of Family Health Services (OFHS), including epidemiological activities regarding the collection, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of data, and program evaluation regarding programmatic data-informed decision-making and needs assessment activities. The DPHD seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the Severe Maternal Morbidity (SMM) Nurse Coordinator.

The position supports the delivery of the SMM Surveillance and Review Program by serving as the clinical and operational leader for this statewide initiative. As the primary liaison between VDH and hospital partners, this position is responsible for providing technical assistance to 40+ birthing facilities implementing SMM advisory boards and case review processes, developing standardized protocols and procedures that hospitals will use to identify and review severe maternal morbidity cases, and ensuring consistent program implementation across all participating facilities.

This position will supervise the SMM epidemiologist on surveillance and evaluation activities, coordinate with hospital quality improvement teams, engage community-based organizations, and represent VDH in multi-stakeholder workgroups and initiatives. This position will work under the supervision of the Community Health Improvement Epidemiology Program Manager. This position 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.

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 licensure as an RN in Virginia or compact state. If a new graduate, must obtain RN license within 90 days of the date of hire or subject to termination per the regulations governing the practice of nursing. Requires BLS certification. Requires adherence to all safety policies including a review of immunizations, driver safety policies, and all other state policies.

Additional Considerations

• Training/ experience in public health or maternal and child health
• Experience w/ database management systems, especially those for tracking and monitoring disease and health conditions
• Knowledge of quality improvement practices and evidence-based protocols

Contact Information

Name: Xavier Callistro

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.