Public Health Nurse

Public Health NurseThe Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.The Central Virginia Health District is on the forefront of Public Health and Population Health. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs. We accomplish this by exposing and addressing the root causes of health disparities and protecting health through disease prevention and monitoring, providing clinical services, nutrition services, environmental health services, vital records, emergency planning, and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH!The PHN Independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes, and schools, and other community or congregate care settings. Perform nursing assessments, many perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implements 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 licensure as an RN by state code. May supervise support staff.Health Care Personnel: VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) 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.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..May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be requiredMinimum QualificationsCommunicates verbally and in writing, to analyze problems, situations and suggest solutions, leadership, follow directions and establish prioritiesSkills in physical examination, health assessment, and interviewing and counseling techniqueAbility to function independently, prioritize and organize work, solve problems, adapt to change, function as a team member and relate to the publicKnowledge of public health concepts, principles of public health nursing, principles of epidemiology; immunizations; basic nursing science, medical terminology, case managementMust be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPRAdditional ConsiderationsAdditional study in health promotion/or public health is preferredExperience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotionEach agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer