PH Nurse

DHRM • Chesterfield, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chesterfield Health District of the Virginia Department of Health is seeking an experienced Public Health Nurse. The position is based in Chesterfield and initially focuses primarily on Long Term Services and Supports and Immunizations. The district’s strategy provides opportunities to cross-train in other nursing program areas so nurses can respond flexibly to agency and community needs.

The nurse independently provides professional nursing care to patients ranging from pediatrics to adults in clinics, homes, schools, and other community or congregate-care settings. Although based in Chesterfield, assignments may take place anywhere within the Chesterfield Health District, which serves Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, and the City of Colonial Heights. Travel throughout the district may involve use of a personal vehicle.

The role includes nursing assessments, possible laboratory tests and measurements, developing and implementing care plans, medication administration, and case management. Cross-training may include family planning, maternity, STI, rabies, newcomers health, and TB programs. The nurse also participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required based on community needs. RN licensure is required.

Requirements

• Active RN licensure in Virginia or a compact state; new graduates must obtain an RN license within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• Adherence to safety policies, including immunization review, driver safety policies, and other state policies.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, analyze problems and situations, suggest solutions, provide leadership, follow directions, and establish priorities.
• Skills in physical examination, health assessment, interviewing, and counseling techniques.
• Ability to function independently, prioritize and organize work, solve problems, adapt to change, work as a team member, and relate to the public.
• Knowledge of public health concepts, public health nursing principles, epidemiology, immunizations, basic nursing science, medical terminology, and case management.
• Ability to travel; some weekend and/or evening hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills.
• Case management experience.
• Community-based nursing experience.
• Experience conducting communicable disease epidemiological investigations.
• Experience working with diverse cultures, including people with low socioeconomic status.
• Public health experience.
• Experience administering childhood immunizations or vaccines.
• Home visiting experience.
• Electronic Health Record experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care independently to pediatric and adult patients.
• Work with patients in clinics, homes, schools, and other community or congregate-care settings.
• Perform nursing assessments and may perform laboratory tests and take measurements.
• Develop and implement care plans, administer medication, and provide case management.
• Initially work primarily with Long Term Services and Supports and Immunizations.
• Cross-train in and support other nursing programs, which may include family planning, maternity, STI, rabies, newcomers health, and TB.
• Travel to assignments throughout Chesterfield, Powhatan, and Colonial Heights; travel may involve use of a personal vehicle.
• Participate in public health emergencies and community health assessments.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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