Public Health Nurse Senior

DHRM • Portsmouth, VA

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About The Position

The Portsmouth Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse Senior to provide non-supervisory leadership and serve as a nursing program expert in one or more district-wide nursing services or programs. The role includes developing program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; reporting program performance to funding sources and agency staff; serving as the primary contact for staff and external inquiries about the program or service; monitoring service delivery for compliance; and promoting programs to increase utilization and public awareness.

The position also performs nursing assessments and may conduct laboratory tests and measurements, develop and implement care plans, administer medication, and provide case management. The incumbent may supervise support staff. The position requires RN licensure under state code.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a registered nurse (RN) under state code.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.
• Must be able to be fit tested and perform fit testing for other staff in accordance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134).
• Experience functioning in a leadership role.
• Ability to function independently in home, clinic, community, and school settings and prioritize workload.
• Sound nursing judgment and effective verbal, written, interpersonal, and physical assessment skills.
• Ability to enter, review, and analyze data and statistics and produce reports or recommendations from that information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Knowledge and experience in the nursing process, health maintenance, disease processes, physical and behavioral sciences, case management, and basic epidemiology.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Knowledge and experience using computers and applications, including the Internet, Microsoft Office, and Google Mail.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, data interpretation, and computer skills.
• Decision-making, teaching, interviewing, and counseling skills, and ability to analyze and solve problems or situations.
• May need to travel and work some weekends and/or evenings.

Nice To Haves

• Public health experience.
• If working with the EPI response team, Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certification is preferred.
• If working with the EPI response team, experience in infection control at a hospital or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-supervisory leadership and serve as a nursing program expert in one or more district-wide nursing services or programs.
• Develop program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Report program performance to funding sources and agency staff.
• Serve as the primary contact for staff and external inquiries about the program or service.
• Monitor service delivery for compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Promote programs to increase utilization and public awareness.
• Perform nursing assessments and, as applicable, laboratory tests and measurements.
• Develop and implement care plans, including medication administration and case management.
• May supervise support staff.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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