Public Health Nurse

DHRM • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) protects and promotes the health of Virginians. The Central Virginia Health District works in public and population health, with a mission to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs. Its work includes addressing the root causes of health disparities; disease prevention and monitoring; clinical, nutrition, environmental health, and vital records services; emergency planning; and community partnerships to advance health equity.

The Public Health Nurse independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes, schools, and other community or congregate care settings. The nurse conducts assessments, may perform lab tests and measurements, develops and implements care plans, administers medication, and provides case management. The position also participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Work at this level requires state RN licensure. The nurse may supervise support staff.

VDH requires health-care personnel to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time Tdap dose and boosters every 10 years; and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination. Travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required. Employment is contingent on satisfactory background and other specified checks.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a registered nurse (RN) under state code.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to analyze problems and situations and suggest solutions.
• Demonstrate leadership, follow directions, and establish priorities.
• Have skills in physical examination, health assessment, interviewing, and counseling techniques.
• Be able to function independently, prioritize and organize work, solve problems, adapt to change, work as a team member, and relate to the public.
• Have knowledge of public health concepts, public health nursing principles, epidemiology, immunizations, basic nursing science, medical terminology, and case management.
• Provide required immunization documentation or evidence of immunity for specified diseases and vaccinations.
• Satisfactory results on required background and employment checks.

Nice To Haves

• Additional study in health promotion and/or public health.
• Experience in a public health setting or a setting related to disease prevention and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care independently in clinics, homes, schools, and other community or congregate care settings.
• Conduct nursing assessments and, as applicable, perform lab tests and take measurements.
• Develop and implement patient care plans, including administering medication.
• Provide case management.
• Participate in public health emergencies and community health assessments.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed