Title: PH Nurse Supervisor
State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst
Hiring Range: $77,666 - $90,463
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: VDH-Central Office
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
The mission of Newborn Bloodspot Screening is to provide timely reporting of critical screening results to healthcare providers and specialists across the state, as well as case management for timely follow-up and assistance through the diagnostic odyssey for infants identified through newborn bloodspot screening. The Short-Term Follow-Up Newborn Screening Nurse Supervisor position is mission-critical as it provides additional leadership within the program to maintain efficiency of result reporting and case management workflows. This position will provide direct supervision to the five Short-Term Follow-Up nurses, including supervision of weekly caseload reports, performance evaluations, and direct management of leave requests and scheduling needs.
Newborn Screening Public Health nurses serve as subject-matter experts for the Virginia Newborn Screening Program (VNSP), a statewide, mandated program. These positions assist in the development of VNSP goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; contribute to reports on program performance; serve as contacts for staff and external inquirers about VNSP; monitor VNSP delivery for compliance with applicable policies and procedures; and promote VNSP to improve performance and enhance public awareness. The Short-Term Follow-Up Newborn Screening Nurse Supervisor position requires clinical knowledge and judgement to ensure that all VNSP-required Newborn Bloodspot Screening (NBS) tests are performed and that any necessary follow-up care is provided, including on-call weekend and holiday coverage for critical reports. This position requires rotating on-call coverage for weekends and holidays.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life
insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
• Valid RN licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Clinical experience with pediatric and/or neonatal population
• Experience with public health and knowledge of newborn screening
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff in the areas of public health nursing and population health
• Knowledge of case management, ambulatory clinic services, and agencies/programs that support the underserved and underinsured populations
• Knowledge of public and community health principles, and of nursing and health care programs
• Knowledge of nursing theories related to improving the health of the community
• Working knowledge of computer programs, including web-based integrated data systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Considerations
• Bi-lingual and experience with diverse cultures
• Experience working with newborn screening collection and parent education (hospital or medical office).
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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the 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!
Contact Information
Name: Briana Lee
Phone: (804) 864-7100
Email: briana.lee@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.