PH Nurse VDHNFX16 (Wage)
About The Position
Bold and catalytic, the Norfolk Department of Public Health is transforming the health landscape of our community through groundbreaking initiatives and strategic partnerships. We are committed to fostering a culture of radical collaboration, excellence, inclusivity, and resilience. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where your skills and passion can make a catalytic impact. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change and be part of a forward-thinking organization, NDPH is the place for you! Norfolk Health Department is seeking to fill two Wage PH Nursing positions who can independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools and other community or congregate care settings. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code. 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. Wage Employment are subject to the following conditions: • Wage employees serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority. • Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need. • Wage employees are not covered by the provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act. • Wage employees are paid only for the hours they actually work. • Virginia state law currently requires that agencies not permit wage employees to work in excess of 29 hours per week on average over the course of a year. Wage employees may not work for VDH beyond 1,500 hours during the period of May 1 – April 30 of the following year (the Standard Measurement Period). • Once a wage employee works the maximum of 1,500 hours during the Standard Measurement Period, the employee may be rehired as a wage employee of VDH only after the next Standard Measurement Period has begun. • Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need. THIS RECRUITMENT QUALIFIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL RECRUITMENT AND INCENTIVE OPTIONS, INCLUDING SIGN ON BONUS, LEAVE GRANT, AND OTHER POTENTIAL BENEFITS MAY BE OFFERED.
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.
- 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.
- Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR
Nice To Haves
- Additional study in health promotion/or public health is preferred.
- BSN preferred.
- Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotion.
Responsibilities
- Independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools and other community or congregate care settings.
- Performs nursing assessments.
- May perform lab tests.
- Take measurements.
- Develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management.
- Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments.
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
- Leave grant
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
