PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Public Health Nurse

The Virginia Department of Health, Portsmouth District is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join the team. The Public Health Nurse will independently provide professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools as well as other community or congregate care settings. The incumbent would perform nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans to include the administration of medication and case management. Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code. May supervise support staff. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum KSAs: 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

Additional Considerations

Additional study in health promotion/or public health is preferred BSN preferred Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotion

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management