PH Nurse Supervisor

Virginia.gov; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health seeks a Severe Maternal Morbidity Nurse Coordinator to lead the SMM Surveillance and Review Program statewide. This role serves as the clinical and operational leader, liaising with hospital partners to support advisory boards, case reviews, and standardized protocols.

Responsibilities include supervising the SMM epidemiologist, coordinating with hospital quality-improvement teams, and representing VDH in multi-stakeholder groups.

Qualifications

• Supervise staff in public health nursing and population health.
• Knowledge of grants, case management, ambulatory clinics, and safety-net programs.
• Knowledge of public/community health principles and nursing programs.
• Knowledge of nursing theories for community health improvement.
• Working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
• RN licensure in Virginia or a compact state; 90-day licensure window; BLS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical and operational leader for the SMM Surveillance and Review Program.
• Provide technical assistance to 40+ birthing facilities implementing SMM advisory boards and case review processes.
• Develop standardized protocols hospitals will use to identify SMM cases.
• Supervise the SMM epidemiologist and coordinate with hospital quality improvement teams.
• Represent VDH in multi-stakeholder workgroups and initiatives.
• Work under the supervision of the Community Health Improvement Epidemiology Program Manager; supervise nurses.
• Provide direct nursing care in clinics, homes and schools; perform assessments and case management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public health nursing

Population health

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

RN licensure in Virginia or a compact state

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

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.

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.

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