Public Health Nurse

Title: Public Health Nurse

State Role Title:Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $25.45 - $31.71

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:Cent Shen-August/Staunton

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics mobile unit and community-based settings. Performs nursing assessments may perform lab tests take measurements develop and implement care plans including the administration of medication and case management and supports the harm reduction program by assisting current harm reduction efforts and supporting the implementation of new opioid abatement strategies. Participates in public health emergencies and community health addition coordinates mobile unit operations partnerships and program administration.

Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code. May supervise support staff.

This is a grant funded position for this fiscal year with the potential for the next 4 years

Minimum Qualifications

Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing including documentation using the health departments accepted formats.
Clinical & Technical Skills: Proficient in physical examination health assessment interviewing and counseling techniques and performing technical nursing procedures.
Interpersonal & Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals families and the public; function independently and as part of a team; adapt to change.
Organizational & Problem-Solving: Skilled in prioritizing and organizing work analyzing problems and implementing solutions.
Knowledge Base: Understanding of public health concepts principles of public health nursing epidemiology immunizations nursing science medical terminology case management quality assurance teaching principles decision-making accurate record keeping and socio-economic factors affecting client needs.
Travel & Schedule: Willingness to travel; some weekend and/or evening hours may be required.
Certifications & Licenses: Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification and maintain a valid drivers license.

Organizational Objective:
This position will be measured through the following Opioid Abatement metrics
Individuals that have participated in prevention education programing
Efforts directed towards pregnant/nursing woman with substance use disorders
Efforts directed towards adults with substance use disorders who are not incarcerated or pregnant/nursing
Other harm reduction efforts

Additional Considerations

Additional study in health promotion/or public health is preferred
BSN preferred
Previous program management experience
Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotion
Experience in the field of harm reduction mental health and substance use disorders
Experience with PrEP and viral Hepatitis C infections
Bilingual in English and Spanish

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.

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Contact Information

Name: Angie Mueller

Phone:

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.