PH Nurse
About The Position
The Office of Family Health Services at the Virginia Department of Health is looking for an experienced Registered Newborn Screening Public Health Nurse who would serve as a subject-matter expert for the Virginia Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program (VNBSP), a statewide, mandated program. This position uses clinical knowledge and judgment to provide screening result reporting, care coordination, and case management within the scope of nursing practice. The position assists in the development of VNBSP goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; contributes to reports on program performance; serves as a point of contact for staff and external inquiries about VNBSP; monitors VNBSP delivery for compliance with applicable policies and procedures; and promotes VNBSP to improve performance and enhance public awareness. Works to ensure that newborn screening dried bloodspot (NBS-DBS) required screening tests are performed and followed up, including on-call weekend and holiday coverage for critical reports. Works with information technology staff to maintain the VNBSP database. Provides training and consultation assistance to stakeholders as needed. Prepares and presents statistical reports, as needed. This position requires rotating on-call coverage for weekends and holidays. Travel may be required.
Requirements
- RN licensure valid in Commonwealth of Virginia.
- 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.
- Experience in maternal and infant health, neonatal, or pediatric healthcare settings.
- Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.
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.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject-matter expert for the Virginia Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program (VNBSP).
- Provide screening result reporting, care coordination, and case management.
- Assist in the development of VNBSP goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Contribute to reports on program performance.
- Serve as a point of contact for staff and external inquiries about VNBSP.
- Monitor VNBSP delivery for compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Promote VNBSP to improve performance and enhance public awareness.
- Ensure newborn screening dried bloodspot (NBS-DBS) required screening tests are performed and followed up.
- Provide on-call weekend and holiday coverage for critical reports.
- Work with information technology staff to maintain the VNBSP database.
- Provide training and consultation assistance to stakeholders.
- Prepare and present statistical reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
