Title: PH Nurse Senior
State Role Title: Registered Nurse II/ Nurse Practitioner I/ Physician Assistant/4
Hiring Range: $75,289- $82,276
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: PENINSULA HQ
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/hampton-peninsula/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginia. The VDH is made up a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.
As part of the Virginia Department of Health, Hampton, and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City, and York.
The Public Health Nurse -Senior Provides non-supervisory leadership and serves as a nursing program expert in one or more nursing services/programs district wide. Develops program goals, objectives, policies and procedures, reports program performance to funding sources and agency staff, serves as primary contact for staff and external inquirers about the program/service, monitors service delivery for compliance to applicable policies and procedures, and promotes the program to increase utilization and public awareness. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. May supervise support staff. Actions require licensure as a RN by state code.
Works independently in accordance with local and Virginia Department of Health protocols and clinical guidelines. Consult supervisor for approval for program goals and objectives; actions not covered by policy, protocols and standards, media coverage and marketing plan; non routine budget expenditures; actions or interventions that are unusual or controversial and clinic changes.
We have multiple positions available!
Senior-Community Health-Hampton: This position is responsible for oversite of Hampton Health District TB program, Hampton Health District Respiratory Compliance, Hampton and Peninsula Health District BLS Instructor, Fast Track vaccinator, Car Seat Instructor, Communicable Disease Nurse and LTSS Nurse. Will function independently within the scope of employee work profile. Independently perform within assigned program area: a) recruitment, selection and orientation of employees b) evaluate quality, efficiency and effectiveness of programs and employees c) assess and implement work assignments d) develop objectives, action steps and evaluation plan e) modify actions as needed to meet established objectives f) schedule and conduct trainings g) independently problem solve h) ensure staff competence. Independently carries out programmatic supervision to ensure continuity and non-interrupted service delivery. Advice/guidance from Nurse Manager and or Supervisor is sought when dealing with extra sensitive issues and/or issues impacting other districts programs or community agencies as needed.
TB/Refugee: This position is responsible for oversight of the TB program and Newcomer Program. The PHN senior will stay informed and up to date on current case management screening and intervention methods and tends, communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team and community partners, and be competent in assessments for TB case management. Furthermore, the PHN Senior will make effective referrals, work effectively with culturally diverse patients, and identify and eliminate barriers so clients can receive care. Finally, the PHN Senior will maintain open communication and collaborative, productive working relationships with the district epidemiologist. Peninsula Community Nurse Senior will be responsible for oversite of Peninsula Hampton's Health District Respiratory Compliance and Hampton and Peninsula Communicable Disease Nurse
LTSS: This position is responsible for covering operational aspects for the Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS) program in the Community Nursing Department for the district, serving a total of approximately 361,000 residents living in five local jurisdictions including Newport News, James City, York County, Poquoson, and Williamsburg. Assigned duties include staff scheduling, policy interpretation, programmatic monitoring and analysis to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local office policies, procedures, and guidelines for operations, as well as community outreach. Responsibilities also include modeling excellence in customer services and resolving internal and external conflicts as needed. The PNH Sr responsible for annual respiratory fit testing of employees and fully trained in immunizations
The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays; medical, dental; vision; life insurance; optional flexible spending accounts; disability (short and long); Employee Assistance Program; Public Student Loan Forgiveness; retirement plans (including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); as well as sick, family/personal, annual, parental, and military leave.
Minimum Qualifications
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR, able to be fit tested and perform fit testing for other staff in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) [Ref.2] regulations
• Experience functioning in a leadership role; experience and ability to function independently in the home/clinic/community/school settings and prioritize workload
• Exercises sound nursing judgment; effective verbal, written, interpersonal/physical assessment skills
• Experience and ability to enter, review, analyze data and statistics and produce reports and/or recommendations from such information; ability to work in a fast paced, data driven environment
• Experience and knowledge of nursing process, health maintenance, disease processes, physical and behavioral sciences, case management process and basic principles of epidemiology
• Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team
• Knowledge and experience in use of computers and computer applications preferred, including Internet, Microsoft Office, and Google Mail applications
• Experience and ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required
• Must be able to demonstrate decision making skills, teaching, interviewing, counseling skills and the ability to analyze problems/situations and problem solve
• If working with the epi response team, Certified in Infection Control (CIC) preferred and experience in hospital or long term care facility infection control
Additional Considerations
• BSN or MSN or MPH
• Excellent communication, data interpretation and computer skills
• Public health experience
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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.
A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Contact Information
Name: Hampton &Peninsula Health District
Phone: 757-594-7300
Email: HPHD.HR@VDH.VIRGINIA.GOV
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.