PH Nurse

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Pittsylvania, Virginia, VA

2d • $54,795 - $58,275

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District is seeking a Public Health Nurse. The nurse independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes, schools, and other community or congregate care settings. The role includes nursing assessments, possible laboratory testing and measurements, developing and implementing care plans, administering medication, and case management. The nurse also participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments and may supervise support staff. The position requires registered nurse licensure. Other duties may be assigned, and the nurse may be required to support the agency or state government during emergencies, adjust work hours, location, or duties, and attend training. If designated a mobile worker, the role includes field work and teleworking from an alternate location when not in the field or during an emergency closing; periodic attendance at the assigned office may be required.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensure 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, driver safety policies, and other state policies.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, analyze problems and situations, suggest solutions, demonstrate leadership, follow directions, and 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.
• A valid state driver's license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle for agency business.
• Must provide required documentation of immunization or immunity to hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; documentation of a one-time Tdap dose and Td or Tdap boosters every 10 years; and current-year seasonal influenza vaccination.
• May travel; some weekend and/or evening hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional study in health promotion or public health.
• Experience in a public health setting or a setting related to disease prevention and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in clinics, homes, schools, and other community or congregate care settings.
• Perform nursing assessments and may perform laboratory tests and take measurements.
• Develop and implement care plans, including administering medication and providing case management.
• Participate in public health emergencies and community health assessments.
• May supervise support staff.
• Provide program support, workload and case administration, and direct patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration, as required.
• Adjust work hours, location, and duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs, including emergencies.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed