PH Nurse-04064
About The Position
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 35 local health districts. The Smyth County Health Department is seeking a dedicated Public Health Nurse to join our Mount Rogers Health District team. In this role, you will independently deliver professional nursing services in clinic, home, school, and community settings. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, performing basic laboratory tests and measurements, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering medications, and providing case management. This position plays a vital role in promoting community health and ensuring accessible, high-quality care for residents of all ages. Our ideal candidate is a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse who thrives in a collaborative public health environment. This role also participates in public health emergency response and community health assessments to support district-wide health initiatives. As needed, the nurse may provide guidance to support staff. A current RN license in accordance with state code is required. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply. VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.
Requirements
- Current RN license in accordance with state code.
- 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.
- Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Independently deliver professional nursing services in clinic, home, school, and community settings.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Perform basic laboratory tests and measurements.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administer medications.
- Provide case management.
- Participate in public health emergency response.
- Participate in community health assessments to support district-wide health initiatives.
- Provide guidance to support staff as needed.
Benefits
- 13 state paid holidays (additional days or hours maybe granted by the Governor)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 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
