Title: Public Health Nurse
State Role Title: Registered Nurse I
Hiring Range: $62,000 - $74,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: CHICKAHOMINY HQ
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Are you a Registered Nurse searching for more meaning in your work? Are you eager to make a real and lasting impact on your community, while at the same time preserving your work-life balance? If so, the Chickahominy Health District may be the ideal place for you. We are seeking an innovative and energetic Public Health Nurse to join our clinical team at the forefront of public health, providing services to patients in our medical clinics as well as reaching out to the community. Our team provides excellent, holistic medical care in the areas of women’s health, cancer prevention, maternity care, family planning, immunizations, and STD/STI.
The Public Health Nurse will work both independently and as an integral member of a district team, providing professional nursing care to patients in clinics and occasionally in community settings. Specific duties include conducting nurse assessments, taking vital sign measurements, drawing blood, administering vaccines and medications, performing and interpreting lab tests, developing and implementing care plans, and providing case management. As a member of the district clinical team, the Public Health Nurse will participate in emergency drills and respond to real medical emergencies; will be expected to participate in public health disaster exercises and may be requested to serve on an Incident Management Team during actual public health emergencies; and may be requested to help support community health assessments, community health improvement plans, and community outreach events.
This position requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the incumbent must abide by all relevant state codes, regulations, and HIPAA laws. Some travel will be required within the health district and may occasionally be required outside of district boundaries, with mileage reimbursement provided for any travel conducted with a personally owned vehicle. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
The Virginia Department of Health offers a generous benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans (including 457(b) deferred compensation plan and 401(a) cash match plan), and 12 paid holidays in addition to annual leave, sick leave, and family/personal leave.
THIS RECRUITMENT QUALIFIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL RECRUITMENT AND INCENTIVE OPTIONS, AND A HIRING INCENTIVE SUCH AS LEAVE OR A BONUS MAY BE CONSIDERED.
Who We Are: Chickahominy Health District is a local public health agency under the Virginia Department of Health. Our district serves the counties of Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, and New Kent. Our mission is to improve the health of our community by preventing disease, promoting healthy lifestyles, and protecting people from environmental and other hazards. Our core values are Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. For more information, visit: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/chickahominy/
Minimum Qualifications
• Active, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and congeniality when interfacing with teammates, other colleagues, and the public.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, navigate difficult situations, analyze and solve problems, and adapt to change.
• Proficiency in interviewing, history taking, conducting physical exams, developing health assessments and plans, and counseling patients.
• Knowledge of basic nursing science, principles of public health nursing, medical terminology, immunizations, and case management.
• Must be currently certified in Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR).
Additional Considerations
• Experience working in a public health or community health setting is preferred but not required.
• BSN, MSN, MPH (or equivalent Master’s degree) is preferred but not required.
• Bilingualism in English and Spanish is desirable but not required.
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.
You will be provided with confirmation of receipt after 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.
VDH requires all healthcare personnel 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.
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 workers 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!
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: Human Resources
Phone: 804-365-4336
Email: karri.markle@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.