PH Nurse - 01428

Title: PH Nurse - 01428

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $42,905 - $52,950

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CUMB PLATEAU-TAZEWELL

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Cumberland Plateau Health District is seeking a Public Health Nurse (RN) to join a dedicated team of health care professionals at the Tazewell County Health Department located in Tazewell, Virginia.

Independently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and
schools and other community or congregate care settings. Performs nursing
assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement 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 a RN by state code. May supervise support staff.
1. Program Support
 Uses the nursing process to assess, develop/implement care plans, and
evaluate outcomes. Uses the Quad Council’s Core Community/Public Health
Nursing Competencies as an evidence based platform for practice
 Recognizes the diversity of individuals/populations and applies the appropriate
language and communication tools; this may include but not limited to
individuals from different cultural, socio-economic, sexual orientation and
gender identity and expression
 Works collaboratively with other health department agencies and community
partners to support the efforts of moving to public health 3.0 while maintaining
the public health gains of public health 1.0 and 2.0.
 Adheres to nursing directives, agency protocols and guidelines
 Practices within the realm of the Nurse Practice Act and related Acts governing
health professionals and health laws
 Assesses the health status and health literacy of individuals and families,
including determinants of health, using multiple sources of data
 Applies ethical, legal and policy guidelines and principles in the collection,
maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and inform
 Uses information technology effectively to collect, analyze, store and retrieve
data related to public health nursing services for individuals, families and
groups
 Uses evidence-based strategies or promising practices from across disciplines
to promote health in communities and populations
 Applies methods and practices to access public health information for
individuals, families and groups
 Uses assessments, develops plans, implements and evaluates interventions for
public health services for individuals, families and groups
 May administer routine child and adult immunizations to clients
 Demonstrates ethical standards of practice in all aspects of public health and
public health nursing as the basis of all interactions with individuals,
communities, and organizations
2. Workload and Case Administration
 Sets priorities for completing of program responsibilities and work assignments
 Uses data, evidence and information technology to understand the impact of
determinants of health on individuals, families, and groups
 Uses information on determinants of health effectively when working with
diverse individuals, families, and groups
 Assists individuals, families, and groups to identify and access necessary
community resources or services through the referral and follow-up process
 Uses research to inform the practice of public health nursing
 Demonstrates compliance with the requirements of patient confidentiality and
human subject protection
 Models public health science skills when working with individuals, families, and
groups
3. Direct Patient Care & Other Duties
 Provides competent, high quality and safe nursing/case management in clinic,
community, home and other settings in a confidential, customer-oriented
manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate for the client
 Uses the nursing process to assess, develop/implement care plans, and
evaluate outcomes
 Teaches/counsels clients and families regarding health promotion and disease
prevention
 Select variables that measure health and public health conditions
 Identifies opportunities for individuals, families and groups to link with
advocacy organizations
 May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of
an emergency declaration, which may include communicable disease
investigation, ability to be fit tested for an N95 or other respirator, ability to
don/doff PPE, support emergency shelters, and other 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.

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

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

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.

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 positions.
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.
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: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
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: Karen Crutchfield

Phone: Not Provided

Email: karen.crutchfield@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.