PH Nurse-00654

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Wytheville, VA

About The Position

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. The Mount Rogers Health District is seeking a dedicated Public Health Nurse to join our team at the Wythe County Health Department. This position provides independent, professional nursing services across a variety of settings, including clinics, homes, schools, and other community or congregate care environments. The ideal candidate will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, conduct basic laboratory tests and measurements, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and provide case management to support the health and well‑being of our community members. This role is essential to public health efforts within the district and actively participates in community health assessments and emergency response activities. The Public Health Nurse must hold a current RN license as required by state code and may provide supervision to support staff. If you are a compassionate, motivated nursing professional who enjoys working collaboratively to improve community health, we would love to have you join our team. The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 state paid holidays (additional days or hours maybe granted by the Governor), 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.

Requirements

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
Must hold a current RN license as required by state code

Nice To Haves

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