Public Health Nurse Manager Senior

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Petersburg, VA

6d • $100,637 - $113,235 • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is committed to protecting and promoting the health of all Virginians. With a Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts across the Commonwealth, VDH advances community well‑being through prevention, preparedness, and equitable public health services.

Crater Health District is seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our team as a Nurse Manager Senior. This is an impactful leadership role supporting our mission to build healthy, resilient communities and provide high‑quality public health services.

Requirements

• Requires licensure as a RN by state code
• Extensive knowledge of nursing management, public health nursing, and practices of public health
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership and operations management; ability to direct subordinate nurse managers and supervisors in achieving agency objectives
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication, community assessment, planning, and staff development
• Considerable ability to collaboratively lead staff, synthesize and interpret data, and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and the public; ability to monitor and evaluate quality assurance of nursing programs; ability to present results and nursing outcomes to internal and external constituencies
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification is required
• VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.
• "Health Care Personnel" are required to maintain timely compliance with all Employee Health requirements, including but not limited to HCP-required immunizations, health screenings, respiratory protections, and relevant trainings, as mandated by organizational policy and applicable regulatory standards.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing and senior-level administrative and supervisory experience in public health
• Experience with the Incident Command System (ICS)

Responsibilities

• Managing district nursing operations, including FTE oversight and budget management
• Leading long‑term staff development and training initiatives
• Building and maintaining private and public partnerships
• Procuring, administering, and managing grants and external funding sources
• Conducting community needs assessments
• Allocating resources and ensuring high‑quality service delivery
• Recruiting, coaching, and supervising nursing staff
• Serving as a member of the district management team

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans, including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation
• Sick, family/personal, and annual leave
• This recruitment may qualify for exceptional incentives such as a sign‑on bonus or leave grant, which may be offered with a one‑year tenure agreement.

What This Job Offers

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