PH Nurse Supervisor (VDH02556)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Roanoke, VA

2d•$77,666 - $90,463•Hybrid

About The Position

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 as a Public Health Nurse Supervisor at Roanoke City/Alleghany Health District. Exercises line supervision over multiple registered nurses by training, scheduling, formally evaluating performance and issuing discipline. Also performs direct nursing service by independently providing professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code. This position will provide direct patient care and nursing supervision within the Family Planning and STI clinics in Roanoke City, Roanoke County and Salem offices.

Requirements

Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia or compact state. If a new graduate, must obtain RN license within 90 days of the date of hire or subject to termination per the regulations governing the practice of nursing.
Requires BLS certification.
Requires adherence to all safety policies including a review of immunizations, driver safety policies, and all other state policies.
Knowledge and demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff in the areas of public health nursing and population health
Knowledge of grants, case management, ambulatory clinic services, and agencies/programs that support the underserved and underinsured populations
Knowledge of public and community health principles, and of nursing and health care programs
Knowledge of nursing theories related to improving the health of the community
Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual and experience with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

Schedules clinics and other public health activities
Schedules clinical staff and prioritizes the use of nursing resources in meeting demands for patient care and community needs
Assigns nursing staff for field activities
Provides direct nursing services to clients when necessitated by scheduling needs or special considerations, including the administration of adult and childhood immunizations.
Assesses the need for in-services and schedules staff accordingly
Provides information and training to staff on new and existing policies and procedures
Addresses client complaints and/or special needs
Ensures that efficient and effective systems are in place to provide quality patient care in a patient/user friendly environment
Analyzes internal and external factors that may impact the delivery of essential public health services
In cooperation and collaboration with the District Director, PH Nurse Manager, and District Leadership Team may plan, develop, organize, and direct nursing and public health care programs and activities. Uses the Quad Council’s Core Community/Public Health Nurse Competencies (2018) as an evidence base for practice.
May represent District on various committees, task forces, and/or projects both within and outside the agency
Works collaboratively with District healthcare programs to support population and public health program initiatives
Promotes population health by facilitating a holistic community health improvement process with community agencies/partners to achieve public health goals based on defined strategic plan, goals and objectives
Assists in strategic planning process, assesses community health status, collects and analyzes data; implements and monitors science-based quality initiatives
Effectively assesses staff/community partner training/technical needs and designs/coordinates appropriate training presentation/materials
Maintains current knowledge of practice in field of Communicable Disease/Population Health; participates in continuing education opportunities; meets continuing education requirements of the Virginia Board of Nursing
Use data related to the determinants of health and community resources to plan for, analyze, and evaluate community‐oriented and population‐level programs
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