Public Health Nurse - Maternal Child Health
Public Health Nurse - Maternal Child Health
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Title: Public Health Nurse - Maternal Child Health
State Role Title: Registered Nurse I
Hiring Range: $65333 - $74082
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:HAMPTON HQ
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
As part of the Virginia Department of Health the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of Hampton Newport News Poquoson Williamsburg and the Counties of James City and Yorktown.
The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are focused on four key pillars to create a sustainable and engaged workforce:
2. Culture and Climate
3. Community Engagement and Partnerships
4. Communication and Openness
Make a Difference as a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurse
As a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurse you have the unique opportunity to transform lives in your community. Specializing in healthcare for mothers infants and children you will focus on:
Promoting child health equity
Education prevention and treatment to improve health outcomes and reduce maternal and child mortality rates in the HPHD Community
Makes independent nursing assessments and judgments daily in clinics and on home or community visits regarding case management and public health nursing practice. Seeks supervisory guidance in policy change/interpretation or other complex situations.
Take the next step in your career and help shape healthier communities. Join us in creating a brighter future for all.
This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the Maternal Child Health (MCH) Services Title V Block Grant for a one-year period ending June 30th of each year. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.
The successful candidate may receive a one-time lump sum of annual leave.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays medical dental vision and life insurance retirement plans (including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick family/personal and annual leave.
The 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 years seasonal influenza vaccination.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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)/CP
Additional Considerations
Additional study in 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 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 Services 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.
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: .
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: HPHD Human Resources
Phone: 757.594.8045
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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 .
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
