Title: PH Nurse VDH NFX17- Occupational Health Nurse (Employee Health Nurse) Wage

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $34.57 - $41.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: NORFOLK HQ

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/norfolk/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Bold and catalytic, the Norfolk Department of Public Health is transforming the health landscape of our community through groundbreaking initiatives and strategic partnerships. We are committed to fostering a culture of radical collaboration, excellence, inclusivity, and resilience. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where your skills and passion can make a catalytic impact. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change and be part of a forward-thinking organization, NDPH is the place for you!

Job Duties

Norfolk Health Department is seeking a Wage Occupational Health (Employee Health) Nurse. The Occupational Health (Employee Health) Nurse provides part-time clinical and occupational health services to employees within the Local Health District. The incumbent is responsible for supporting employee health, safety, and fitness-for-duty through standardized occupational health processes including intake health evaluations, immunization review, TB screening and risk assessment, respirator fit testing coordination, and limited episodic/acute employee care as appropriate within scope of practice.

The position functions as the primary clinical resource for employee health and works closely with Human Resources to ensure timely, consistent, and confidential processing of occupational health requirements. The nurse supports workforce readiness by promoting health protection measures, monitoring compliance with required health standards, and assisting in workplace health risk mitigation. The role does not serve as the lead OSHA compliance officer but may support occupational health safety initiatives in coordination with agency safety or compliance staff.

**Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia or compact state. 

Wage Employment are subject to the following conditions:

• Wage employees serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority.
• Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.
• Wage employees are not covered by the provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act.
• Wage employees are paid only for the hours they actually work.
• Virginia state law currently requires that agencies not permit wage employees to work in excess of 29 hours per week on average over the course of a year. Wage employees may not work for VDH beyond 1,500 hours during the period of May 1 – April 30 of the following year (the Standard Measurement Period).
• Once a wage employee works the maximum of 1,500 hours during the Standard Measurement Period, the employee may be rehired as a wage employee of VDH only after the next Standard Measurement Period has begun.
• Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.

THIS RECRUITMENT QUALIFIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL RECRUITMENT AND INCENTIVE OPTIONS, INCLUDING SIGN ON BONUS, LEAVE GRANT, AND OTHER POTENTIAL BENEFITS MAY BE OFFERED.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of nursing principles and clinical assessment in occupational or employee health settings
• Experience with immunization review, vaccine administration protocols, and immunization record management
• Knowledge of TB screening protocols, exposure follow-up, and risk assessment
• Experience conducting health intake evaluations and fitness-for-duty assessments
• Ability to perform or coordinate respirator fit testing (e.g., N95 or equivalent)
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles in workplace settings
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for employee-facing clinical interactions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee health records in compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently in a part-time clinical role with minimal supervision
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Virginia required

Additional Considerations

• Occupational Health Nursing certification (COHN/COHN-S) preferred but not required
• Experience in employee health, occupational health, urgent care, or public health nursing preferred
• Experience with TB screening programs, immunization clinics, or workforce health programs preferred
• Experience working with Human Resources systems or fitness-for-duty processes preferred
• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

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.

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.

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.

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!

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: Ciara Everett

Phone: 757-683-2800

Email: ciara.everett@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.