PH Nurse

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Chesterfield, VA

1d • $54,795 - $75,812 • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District is seeking a Public Health Nurse based in Chesterfield. The nurse will initially work primarily with Long Term Services and Supports and Immunizations, with opportunities to cross-train in other nursing program areas to support agency and community needs. The position independently provides professional nursing care to patients ranging from pediatric to adult populations in clinics, homes, schools, and other community or congregate care settings. Although based in Chesterfield, assignments may occur throughout the Chesterfield Health District, which serves Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, and the City of Colonial Heights. Travel may involve use of a personal vehicle.

The nurse performs assessments and may conduct lab tests and measurements, develop and implement care plans, administer medication, and provide case management. Cross-training may include family planning, maternity, STI, rabies, newcomers health, and TB programs. The position also participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Some weekend and/or evening hours may be required based on community needs. RN licensure is required.

Requirements

• RN license in Virginia or a compact state; new graduates must obtain an RN license within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• Adherence to safety policies, including immunization review and driver safety policies.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, analyze problems and situations, and suggest solutions.
• Leadership skills, ability to follow directions, and ability to establish priorities.
• Skills in physical examination, health assessment, interviewing, and counseling techniques.
• Ability to function independently, prioritize and organize work, solve problems, adapt to change, work as a team member, and relate to the public.
• Knowledge of public health concepts, public health nursing, epidemiology, immunizations, basic nursing science, medical terminology, and case management.
• Ability to travel; some weekend and/or evening hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills.
• Case management experience.
• Community-based nursing experience.
• Experience conducting communicable disease epidemiological investigations.
• Experience working with diverse cultures, including people with low socioeconomic status.
• Public health experience.
• Experience administering childhood immunizations or vaccines.
• Home visiting experience.
• Electronic Health Record experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care independently to pediatric and adult patients.
• Work primarily with Long Term Services and Supports and Immunizations initially.
• Conduct nursing assessments and, as applicable, lab tests and measurements.
• Develop and implement care plans, administer medication, and provide case management.
• Cross-train in other nursing programs, potentially including family planning, maternity, STI, rabies, newcomers health, and TB.
• Provide care in clinics, homes, schools, and other community or congregate care settings.
• Travel and complete work assignments throughout Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, and the City of Colonial Heights.
• Participate in public health emergencies and community health assessments.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plans, including a 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed