Public Health Nurse - Virginia Department of Human Resource Management : Job Details

Public Health NurseJob no: 5024896 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Categories: Health and Human ServicesTitle: Public Health NurseState Role Title: Registered Nurse IHiring Range: $54,000 - $57,500Pay Band: 4Agency: Virginia Department of HealthLocation: CENT SHEN-ROCKNGHM/HARRISAgency Website: VDH.VIRGINIA.GOVRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesIndependently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes, and schools, and other community or congregate care settings. Performs 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.The selected candidate for this position will receive a front-loaded amount of 40 hours annual leave.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 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 heath nursing, principles of epidemiology; immunizations; basic nursing science, medical terminology, case managementMay travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be requiredMust be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPRAdditional ConsiderationsAdditional study in health promotion/or public health is preferred Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention andhealth promotionExperience in vaccine administration to children and adultsSpecial InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum 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. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications 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 positionsIt 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 affiliate; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VHD employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.govIf 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. 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 does 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.Contact InformationName: Angie MuellerPhone: 540-###-####Email: [email protected] 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-###-####.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.Advertised: 11 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: