Public Health Nurse

Title: Public Health Nurse State Role Title: Registered Nurse I Hiring Range: $53,000-$55,000 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: NEW RIVER HQ Agency Website: https://www.
vdh.
virginia.
gov/new-river Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties THIS RECRUITMENT QUALIFIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL RECRUITMENT AND INCENTIVE OPTIONS, INCLUDING A SIGN-ON BONUS OR A FRONT-LOADED LEAVE GRANT.
New state employees are eligible for this incentive and will require a 1-year tenure agreement.
New River Health District seeks a Public Health Nurse to join our wonderful team of nursing staff.
This posting is open until filled, however, the first review of applications will be after February 20th.
This position is based at the Montgomery County Health Department, located at: 210 Pepper St SE # A Christiansburg, VA 24073 The Montgomery County Health Department is currently seeking a Public Health Nurse to join our dedicated team of Public Health Nursing Professionals to provide quality nursing care to our patients in clinics, homes, schools and other areas of the community.
This position will focus on our outreach efforts in the community offering mobile and harm reduction services.
This position will be responsible for the oversight of our mobile unit program and may require some hours outside of normal business hours of 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
Independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools and other community or congregate care settings.
Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management.
Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments.
Actions performed at this level require licensures as a RN by state code.
May supervise support staff.
Minimum Qualifications * Communicates verbally and in writing, to analyze problems, situations and suggest solutions, leadership, follow directions and establish priorities * Skills in physical examination, health assessment, and interviewing and counseling technique * Ability to function independently, prioritize and organize work, solve problems, adapt to change, function as a team member and relate to the public * Knowledge of public health concepts, principles of public health nursing, principles of epidemiology; immunizations; basic nursing science, medical terminology, case management * May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required * Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR * 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.
Requires adherence to all safety policies including a review of immunizations, driver safety policies, and all other state policies.
Additional Considerations * Study in the area of health promotion/or public health is preferred * Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotion 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: Nicole Altizer Phone: 540-585-3327 Email: nicole.
altizer@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 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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
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