PH Nurse (VDHRN012)

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse in Roanoke for the RCAHD. Independently provides professional nursing care across clinics, homes and schools, with nursing assessments, care planning and medication administration. You may support emergencies and community health needs.

The role requires RN licensure by state law; BSN is preferred, and experience in public health is desirable. Employment includes full benefits and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a RN by state code.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience in a public health setting or disease prevention and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, high quality nursing care in clinics, homes, schools and other community settings.
• Perform nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, administer medications and manage cases.
• Participate in public health emergencies and community health assessments; may supervise support staff.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Public health nursing

Nursing assessment

Team collaboration

BLS/CPR certified

Education

RN licensure (Virginia)

BSN preferred

Job description

Title: PH Nurse (VDHRN012)

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $54,795.00 to $75,811.50

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: ROANOKE HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Position Duties

Consider joining the Virginia Department of Health as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is your opportunity to serve the public in the Nursing Department as a Public Health Nurse at Roanoke City/Alleghany Health District.

Position Description

Independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools and other community or congregate care settings. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code. May supervise support staff.

Program Support

• Uses the nursing process to assess, develop/implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes. Uses the Quad Council’s Core Community/Public Health Nursing Competencies as an evidence-based platform for practice.
• Recognizes the diversity of individuals/populations and applies the appropriate language and communication tools; this may include but not limited to individuals from different cultural, socio-economic, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression
• Adheres to nursing directives, agency protocols and guidelines
• Practices within the realm of the Nurse Practice Act and related Acts governing health professionals and health laws
• Assesses the health status and health literacy of individuals and families, including determinants of health, using multiple sources of data
• Applies ethical, legal and policy guidelines and principles in the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and inform

Workload & Case Administration

• Sets priorities for completing of program responsibilities and work assignments
• Uses data, evidence and information technology to understand the impact of determinants of health on individuals, families, and groups
• Uses information on determinants of health effectively when working with diverse individuals, families, and groups
• Assists individuals, families, and groups to identify and access necessary community resources or services through the referral and follow-up process
• Uses research to inform the practice of public health nursing
• Demonstrates compliance with the requirements of patient confidentiality and human subject protection
• Models public health science skills when working with individuals, families, and groups

Direct Patient Care

• Provides competent, high quality and safe nursing/case management in clinic, community, home and other settings in a confidential, customer-oriented manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate for the client
• Uses the nursing process to assess, develop/implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Teaches/counsels clients and families regarding health promotion and disease prevention
• Select variables that measure health and public health conditions
• Identifies opportunities for individuals, families and groups to link with advocacy organizations
• May perform duties to include communicable disease investigation, ability to be fit tested for an N95 or other respirator, ability to don/doff PPE, support emergency shelters, and other duties

Additional duties

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required by VDH to adjust work hours, location, and job duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs, including emergencies. If this position is designated as a mobile worker, this includes both working in the field and teleworking at an alternate location when not in the field or during an emergency closing. You may be required to periodically come into your assigned office to attend meetings or training.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

Who We Are

The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) are two health districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia under the Virginia Department of Health and employ approximately 140 staff. RCAHD encompasses the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem and the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke.

What We Do

RCAHD, which provides services from nine office locations, serves a combined population of over 278,400 people throughout both rural and urban environments and works to promote and encourage healthy behavior, protect the public against environmental hazards, prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, respond to disasters, assist communities in recovery and assure the quality and accessibility of health services for all members of the communities.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 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

• Communicates verbally and in writing, to analyze problems, situations and suggest solutions, leadership, follow directions and establish priorities
• Skills in physical examination, health assessment, and interviewing and counseling technique
• Ability to function independently, prioritize and organize work, solve problems, adapt to change, function as a team member and relate to the public
• Knowledge of public health concepts, principles of public health nursing, principles of epidemiology; immunizations; basic nursing science, medical terminology, case management
• May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR

Additional Considerations

• Additional study in health promotion/or public health is preferred
• BSN preferred
• Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotion

Contact Information

Name: Darlene Smith

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]

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.