Public Health Nurse

State of Virginia-posted 3 months ago

$64,459 - $73,359/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Louisa, VA

5,001-10,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts. The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is seeking to hire a Public Health Nurse who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of the residents in Louisa County. The department is known for its collaborative approach and commitment to improving the health of Louisa County residents, making it an excellent choice for those passionate about public health nursing! The BRHD serves the residents of the following counties: Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson and the City of Charlottesville. While this position is based out of the Louisa County Health Department, the incumbent will be required to travel to the other localities within the district or within our community settings.

Independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes, and schools and other community or congregate care settings.
Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including administration of medication and case management.
Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments.
Uses the nursing process to assess, develop/implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
Recognizes the diversity of individuals/populations and applies the appropriate language and communication tools.
Adheres to nursing directives, agency protocols and guidelines.
Practices within the realm of the Nurse Practice Act and related Acts governing health professionals and health laws.
Assesses the health status and health literacy of individuals and families, including determinants of health, using multiple sources of data.
Applies ethical, legal and policy guidelines and principles in the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and information.
Uses information technology effectively to collect, analyze, store and retrieve data related to public health nursing services for individuals, families and groups.
Uses evidence-based strategies or promising practices from across disciplines to promote health in communities and populations.
Applies methods and practices to access public health information for individuals, families and groups.
May administer routine child and adult immunizations to clients.
Demonstrates ethical standards of practice in all aspects of public health and public health nursing.
Sets priorities for completing program responsibilities and work assignments.
Uses data, evidence and information technology to understand the impact of determinants of health on individuals, families, and groups.
Assists individuals, families, and groups to identify and access necessary community resources or services through the referral and follow-up process.
Uses research to inform the practice of public health nursing.
Demonstrates compliance with the requirements of patient confidentiality and human subject protection.
Models public health science skills when working with individuals, families, and groups.
Provides competent, high quality and safe nursing/case management in clinic, community, home and other settings.
Teaches/counsels clients and families regarding health promotion and disease prevention.
Identifies opportunities for individuals, families and groups to link with advocacy organizations.
May perform duties to include communicable disease investigation, ability to be fit tested for an N95 or other respirator, ability to don/doff PPE, support emergency shelters, and other duties.

Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia or compact state.
Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.
Communicates verbally and in writing, to analyze problems, situations and suggest solutions.
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.

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.

12 paid holidays
medical, dental, vision and life insurance
retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
sick, family/personal, and annual leave

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