Public Health Nurse Supervisor

DHRM • Portsmouth, VA

12h

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse Supervisor exercises line supervision over multiple registered nurses, including training, scheduling, formally evaluating performance, and issuing discipline. The position also provides direct nursing services independently in clinics, homes, and schools. Duties include conducting nursing assessments, performing laboratory tests as applicable, taking measurements, developing and implementing care plans, administering medication, and providing case management. Work at this level requires a registered nurse license under state code.

The position requires an RN license in Virginia or a compact state. A new graduate must obtain an RN license within 90 days of hire or may be subject to termination under regulations governing nursing practice. BLS certification is required. Employees must follow safety policies, including immunization requirements, driver safety policies, and other state policies. Health-care personnel must document immunization or immunity for hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; receive a one-time Tdap dose and Td or Tdap boosters every 10 years; and receive the current seasonal influenza vaccination.

The Virginia Department of Health offers paid holidays, insurance, retirement plans, and leave. The role is based in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Requirements

• RN license in Virginia or a compact state; new graduates must obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification.
• Adherence to safety policies, including immunization requirements and driver safety policies.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff in public health nursing and population health.
• Knowledge of grants, case management, ambulatory clinic services, and agencies or programs supporting underserved and underinsured populations.
• Knowledge of public and community health principles and nursing and health care programs.
• Knowledge of nursing theories related to improving community health.
• Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Health-care personnel must document immunization or evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; receive a one-time Tdap dose and Td or Tdap boosters every 10 years; and receive the current seasonal influenza vaccination.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.
• Experience working with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple registered nurses through training, scheduling, formal performance evaluations, and discipline.
• Independently provide professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes, and schools.
• Perform nursing assessments and, as applicable, laboratory tests and measurements.
• Develop and implement patient care plans, including administering medication.
• Provide case management.

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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed