Public Health Nurse

DHRM; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement plans (401a, Cash Match, I

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health seeks six Public Health Nurse professionals for the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts. Independently provide nursing care in clinics, homes, and schools; perform assessments; develop care plans; administer medications; and manage cases within community settings.

Involvement in public health emergencies and health assessments is required. Role requires RN licensure, BLS/CPR certification, and flexibility for travel and occasional after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Must hold state RN licensure.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Willingness to travel and occasional evenings/weekends.
• Knowledge of public health concepts and immunizations.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in clinics, homes, schools and other community settings.
• Perform nursing assessments, may conduct lab tests, and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and provide case management as needed.
• Participate in public health emergencies and community health assessments.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support community health.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

Public health nursing concepts

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Job description

Title: Public Health Nurse

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $54,795 - $75,766

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: PENINSULA HQ

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/hampton-peninsula/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting Virginia's health. It is made up of a statewide central office in Richmond and 32 local health districts.
As part of the Virginia Department of Health, Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City and York.
The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are focused on four key pillars to create a sustainable and engaged workforce:

1. Workforce Development and Training
2. Culture and Climate
3. Community Engagement and Partnerships
4. Communication and Openness

Through these pillars, we aim to achieve our mission of becoming the healthiest districts in the state and better serve our communities. Apply and join the Virginia Department of Health's efforts to become the healthiest state in the nation.

Want to utilize your nursing skills where they will create a lasting community impact every day?

Then the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are looking for you! We are looking to fill six Public Health Nurse roles within the community and clinic departments that will Independently provide professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools and other community or congregate care settings. They will perform nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. They will also participate 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.

Community Health

Community Health Nurses primary focus is on promoting health, preventing disease, and improving the overall well‑being of the community they serve. Our nurses do this by conducting in home screenings for long term services and supports, providing education and outreach for our maternal child health program, serving clients in the newcomer health program, and assisting individuals in our refugee, TB Control and Communicable Disease Programs.

Clinic Services

Clinic Nurses provide a range of services aimed at promoting and protecting the health of the community. These services often include. Health Assessments and Screenings, Immunizations, Health Education and Counseling, Maternal and Child Health Services, Infectious Disease Control, Community Outreach, Sexual Wellness, Family Planning, and Emergency Preparedness and Response to provide support and care during public health emergencies.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) requires all Health Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunizations or evidence of immunity for the following diseases: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella. Additionally, a one-time dose of the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is required, regardless of the time since the last tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccination was administered. Tetanus-diphtheria (Td or Tdap) boosters should be received every 10 years. HCPs must also receive 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.

The successful candidate may receive a one-time lump sum of 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
• Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotion

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e‑mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

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!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position‑specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: HPHD Human Resources

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: 01 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time