Public Health Nurse Senior

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health seeks a Public Health Nurse Senior to provide district-wide nursing leadership and expert guidance in one or more public health programs. The role will coordinate MCH program activities, develop policies, and monitor performance while communicating with staff and stakeholders.

The position requires Virginia RN licensure, BLS/CPR certification, and strong data/reporting skills. Occasional travel within the Piedmont health district may be needed, with eligibility for

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia.
• Must be BLS/CPR certified and able to be fit tested.
• Leadership experience; ability to work independently in home/clinic/community settings.
• Ability to review data, create reports, and make recommendations.
• Public health knowledge and epidemiology basics.
• Proficiency with computers and common applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-supervisory nursing leadership across district programs.
• Coordinate MCH program/grant activities.
• Develop program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor service delivery for policy compliance and performance.
• Perform nursing assessments, care plans, medication administration, and case management.
• May supervise support staff.

Skills

RN licensure required

Leadership experience

Independent practice

Data interpretation/reports

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

BLS/CPR certified

Occupational safety knowledge

Job description

Title: Public Health Nurse Senior

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

Hiring Range: $59,754 - $87,006

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:PIEDMONT-AMELIA

Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/piedmont/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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 33 local health districts. The Piedmont Health District proudly serves 7 counties and the local health departments within, including Prince Edward, Amelia, Nottoway, Lunenburg, Charlotte, Buckingham and Cumberland.

The position advertised is located at the Amelia County Health Department. Occasional travel to other health departments in the district may be required. A valid state driver's license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency. Mileage will be reimbursed per the standard mileage rate.

A Public Health Nurse Senior provides non-supervisory leadership and serves as a nursing program expert in one or more nursing services/programs district wide. This position will require coordination of the MCH program/grant in the district. This position also develops program goals, objectives, policies and procedures, reports program performance to funding sources and agency staff, serves as primary contact for staff and external inquirers about the program/service, monitors service delivery for compliance to applicable policies and procedures, and promotes the program to increase utilization and public awareness. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. May supervise support staff. Actions require licensure as a RN by state code.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR, able to be fit tested and perform fit testing for other staff in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) [Ref.2] regulations
• Experience functioning in a leadership role; experience and ability to function independently in the home/clinic/community/school settings and prioritize workload
• Exercises sound nursing judgment; effective verbal, written, interpersonal/physical assessment skills
• Experience and ability to enter, review, analyze data and statistics and produce reports and/or recommendations from such information; ability to work in a fast paced, data driven environment
• Experience and knowledge of nursing process, health maintenance, disease processes, physical and behavioral sciences, case management process and basic principles of epidemiology
• Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team
• Knowledge and experience in use of computers and computer applications; including Internet, Microsoft Office, and Google Mail applications
• Experience and ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required
• Excellent communication, data interpretation and computer skills
• Must be able to demonstrate decision making skills, teaching, interviewing, counseling skills and the ability to analyze problems/situations and problem solve

Additional Considerations

• Public health experience
• If working with the EPI response team, Certified in Infection Control (CIC) preferred and experience in hospital or long-term care facility infection control

Contact Information

Name: Hope Bates

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 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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