Public Health Nurse

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Prince William, VA

3d • $35 - $40

About The Position

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 the administration of medication and case management.
Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments.
Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code. May
supervise support staff

Requirements

• Communicates verbally and in writing, to analyze problems, situations and suggest solutions, leadership, follow directions and establish priorities
• 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
• May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR
• Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a public health setting

Responsibilities

• 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 and take measurements.
• Develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management.
• Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments.
• May supervise support staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees