Public Health Nurse

State of Virginia Chesapeake, VA, US

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$65,958 - $73,197.50 / year

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Title: Public Health Nurse

State Role Title: Public Health Nurses

Hiring Range: $65,958.00-$73,197.50

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CHESAPEAKE HQ

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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!

What we are looking for:

The Chesapeake Health Department (CHD) is currently seeking a qualified registered

nurse to join its clinic team as a Public Health Nurse (PHN). This pivotal role

encompasses a variety of responsibilities, focused on assessments, delivering essential

screenings, testing, evaluations, treatment, and case management services for

mandated and other public health clinical programs. Clinic services include, but are not

limited to, immunization, sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis screening, breast

and cervical cancer screenings, as well as potential cross-coverage to other community-

based services. The PHN will also be integral to re-establishing family planning and

women’s health services with the team.

What You'll Do:

Collaboration is key in this role; the PHN works closely with various individuals, groups,

and families to strategize and implement health improvement programs tailored to meet

the unique needs of the community. These programs may encompass health education

initiatives, outreach efforts, and community engagement activities designed to promote

a healthier Chesapeake.

Overall, the PHN at CHD represents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful

impact on the community’s health and well-being through a comprehensive and

collaborative approach to patient care and public health services.

In the event of a Governor's emergency declaration, public health nurses are required to

assume additional duties for the district's emergency preparedness and response

(EP&R) activities. This includes, but is not limited to, point-of-dispensing (POD) mass

vaccination events and shelter coverage. During declared emergencies, the health

department will adjust work hours, locations, job duties, and participation in training to

meet public health and business needs. Additional potential work-schedule variations

include involvement in community outreach events and other EP&R assignments, such

as communicable disease investigations, epidemiological events, and city emergency

shelter duties. This role demands a high level of flexibility and adaptability, ensuring that

the nurse is always ready to respond to any situation.

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.

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

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Additional study in the area

of health promotion/or public health is preferred

• BSN 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.

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.

Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all

pertinent work experience is included on your resume.

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.

As aV3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference.

VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of

our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities

where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the

application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement.

For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring

agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be

made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Natalie Newby

Phone: please refer to email

Email: CHD_Recruiting@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.

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