Title: PH Nurse (Emporia)

State Role Title: RN I

Hiring Range: $64,000 - $ 71,869

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CRATER-GREENSVILLE/EMPORIA

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you passionate about nursing and community health? Do you want to make a direct impact in fostering healthy, resilient communities? Crater Health District is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Public Health Nurse to join our team and help us deliver vital services to our communities!

As part of the Virginia Department of Health, Crater Health District serves the Cities of Hopewell, Emporia, and Petersburg, as well as the Counties of Sussex, Greensville, Surry, Prince George, and Dinwiddie. Travel is required within the district. We are headquartered in Petersburg, located just 25 miles from Richmond, Virginia, and only two hours away from Virginia's beautiful beaches and mountains.

This is your opportunity to connect with the community, deliver holistic care, and grow your nursing career in a supportive, dynamic environment. Exceptional Recruitment and Incentive Options are available for this position—don’t miss out!

Key Responsibilities:
Cross-Training in Comprehensive Health Services: Gain experience across a wide range of public health services, including sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, family planning education, immunizations, low-risk prenatal care, and long-term screening services. You will have the opportunity to work in various clinical and community-based settings.

Holistic Patient Care: Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in diverse environments such as clinics, homes, schools, and other community settings. Your responsibilities will include performing nursing assessments and administering medications.

Public Health Emergency Response: Play an integral role in public health emergencies, assisting with critical response efforts and directly contributing to the health and safety of the community.

Collaboration with Social Services: Work closely with social services to assess Medicaid/Medicare eligibility and support individuals through long-term screening services, ensuring access to necessary care and resources.

Professional Growth and Development: Enhance your skills and expertise through cross-functional roles in various clinics, fostering ongoing professional development and broadening your experience in public health nursing.

Requires adherence to all safety policies including a review of immunizations, driver safety policies, and all other state policies.

In addition, all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) must 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.

Why Crater Health District?
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid leave for sick, family/personal, and annual leave
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy consistent full-time hours and a supportive work environment with a focus on work-life harmony.

Location, Location, Location: Live and work in a region that offers both proximity to urban amenities and access to natural beauty, from beaches to mountains!

If you are committed to improving health outcomes in your community and want to be a part of a collaborative and compassionate team, apply today!

Take the next step in your nursing career with Crater Health District – where your work truly makes a difference!

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia or compact state. If a new graduate, must obtain RN license within 90 days of the date of hire or subject to termination per the regulations governing the practice of nursing. Requires BLS certification.
• Skills in physical examination, health assessment, and interviewing and/or counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of case management, and/or ambulatory clinic services.
• Knowledge of nursing theories related to improving the health of the community.
• Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotion
• BSN 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: CraterHR

Phone: N/A

Email: CraterHR@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.