Public Health Nurse - LW034
About The Position
The LENOWISCO Health District is seeking a Public Health Nurse (RN) to serve the Scott County Health Department two days per week and the Lee County Health Department three days per week. The official base location will be determined based on the selected candidate’s geographic location. The nurse independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes, schools, and other community or congregate care settings. The role includes performing nursing assessments and possibly laboratory tests and measurements; developing and implementing care plans, including medication administration and case management; and participating in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Actions at this level require state RN licensure. The nurse may supervise support staff. The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans (including a 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan), and sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Requirements
- Be licensed as a registered nurse (RN) under state code.
- Communicate verbally and in writing; analyze problems and situations; 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.
- Be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.
- May travel; some weekend and/or evening hours may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Additional study in health promotion or public health.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Experience in a public health setting or a setting related to disease prevention and health promotion.
Responsibilities
- Independently provide professional nursing care 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, including medication administration and 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 a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
- Sick leave.
- Family/personal leave.
- Annual leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
