PH Nurse Senior
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Health’s Henrico Health District is seeking a Public Health Nurse Senior to provide non-supervisory leadership and serve as a nursing program expert in one or more district-wide nursing services or programs. The position develops program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; reports program performance to funding sources and agency staff; serves as a primary contact for staff and external inquiries; monitors service delivery for compliance; and promotes programs to increase utilization and public awareness. The nurse performs assessments and may conduct lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, administer medication, and provide case management. The role may supervise support staff. The position coordinates, plans, and implements all aspects of the Newcomer Health Program, including cross-program responsibilities and epidemiology response. It also provides direct patient care in immunization clinics and cross-coverage for programs such as Family Planning, STI, and Immunization clinics as needed. The role is based at 8600 Dixon Powers Drive and requires travel to other district sites, patients’ homes, or offsite events as needed. The position requires an active Virginia RN license and active BLS certification. Health-care personnel must meet VDH employee health requirements, including required immunizations or evidence of immunity, screenings, respiratory protection, and training. Required program competency trainings must also be completed. Some weekend and evening hours may be required.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in Virginia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
- Ability to be fit tested and to perform fit testing for other staff in accordance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134).
- Experience functioning in a leadership role and ability to work independently in home, clinic, community, or school settings and prioritize workload.
- Sound nursing judgment and effective verbal, written, interpersonal, and physical assessment skills.
- Experience entering, reviewing, and analyzing data and statistics and producing reports or recommendations; ability to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
- Knowledge and experience in the nursing process, health maintenance, disease processes, physical and behavioral sciences, case management, and basic epidemiology.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary health-care team.
- Knowledge and experience using computers and applications, including the Internet, Microsoft Office, and Google Mail.
- Experience and ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent communication, data interpretation, and computer skills.
- Decision-making, teaching, interviewing, and counseling skills, and ability to analyze problems or situations and solve problems.
- Must meet health-care personnel requirements, including required immunization or evidence of immunity, health screenings, respiratory protection, and relevant trainings.
- May be required to travel and work some weekend or evening hours.
Nice To Haves
- Public health experience.
- Multilingual ability preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, plan, and implement all aspects of the Newcomer Health Program, including cross-program responsibilities and epidemiology response.
- Provide direct patient care in immunization clinics and cross-cover Family Planning, STI, and Immunization clinics as needed.
- Provide non-supervisory leadership and serve as a nursing program expert in one or more district-wide nursing services or programs.
- Develop program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Report program performance to funding sources and agency staff.
- Serve as the primary contact for staff and external inquiries about the program or service.
- Monitor service delivery for compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Promote programs to increase utilization and public awareness.
- Perform nursing assessments; may conduct lab tests and measurements, develop and implement care plans, administer medication, and provide case management.
- May supervise support staff.
- Travel to other district sites, patients’ homes, and offsite events as needed.
- Maintain active BLS certification and complete required program competency trainings and employee health requirements.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Disability plans
- Annual leave
- Family and personal leave
- Sick leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Other leave options
- May qualify for a sign-on bonus or leave grant, potentially with a one-year tenure agreement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
