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Form of workTitle:Public Health Nurse Sr.
State Role Title: Registered Nurse II
Hiring Range: $71,663.00-$79,750.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:VIRGINIA BEACH -TW
Agency Website:vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
*THIS RECRUITMENT QUALIFIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL RECRUITMENT AND INCENTIVE OPTIONS, INCLUDING SIGN ON BONUS, FRONT LOADED LEAVE, AND OTHER POTENTIAL BENEFITS MAY BE OFFERED.*
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
We are seeking a RN with experience and the desire to serve the community of Virginia Beach. This position will be overseeing the immunization program for VBDPH which will be providing vaccination to the underserved communities both in the clinic setting and out in the community. Working closely with Virginia Beach City schools for back-to-school events to ensure that all children are able to start school on the first day of school. This is a very rewarding program working with the families, our partners and the Richmond teams that supports the local health departments activities. Work Life Balance is a primary focus for VDH as this provides the staff the ability to have enjoy both their family and their role. Virginia Beach is a wonderful city and offers many activities for families as well as our beautiful beaches.
15 paid holidays and days off
Inclusive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, optional flex spending account
Employee Assistance Program
Group and optional life insurance
Short and long-term disability plans
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Retirement Plans, Optional Cash Match, and Deferred Compensation
Leave to include sick, family/personal, annual, parental, military, and community service
VA Credit Union Membership
This position provides non-supervisory leadership and serves as a nursing program expert in one or more nursing services/programs district wide. Develops program goals, objectives,
policies and procedures, reports program performance to funding sources and agency
staff, serves as primary contact for staff and external inquirers about the program/service, monitors service delivery for compliance to applicable policies and procedures, and promotes the program to increase utilization and public awareness. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. May supervise support staff. Actions require licensure as a RN by state code.
Minimum Qualifications
*Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia. *
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR, able to be fit tested and perform fit testing for other staff in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) [Ref.2] regulations
• Experience functioning in a leadership role; experience and ability to function independently in the home/clinic/community/school settings and prioritize workload
• Exercises sound nursing judgment; effective verbal, written, interpersonal/physical assessment skills
• Experience and ability to enter, review, analyze data and statistics and produce reports and/or recommendations from such information; ability to work in a fast paced, data driven environment
• Experience and knowledge of nursing process, health maintenance, disease processes, physical and behavioral sciences, case management process and basic principles of epidemiology
• Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team
• Knowledge and experience in use of computers and computer applications preferred; including Internet, Microsoft Office, and Outlook Mail applications
• Experience and ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required
• Must be able to demonstrate decision making skills, teaching, interviewing, counseling skills and the ability to analyze problems/situations and problem solve
• If working with the epi response team, Certified in Infection Control (CIC) preferred and experience in hospital or long-term care facility infection control
Additional Considerations
• Excellent communication, data interpretation and computer skills
• Public health experience
• Considerable experience working in a clinic and/or home health setting
• Knowledge and experience with children immunizations schedules
• Proficient computer software and programs experience
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. 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 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: 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: Kim Nicholson
Phone: No Phone Contact
Email: Kim.Nicholson@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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
State Role Title: Registered Nurse II
Hiring Range: $71,663.00-$79,750.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:VIRGINIA BEACH -TW
Agency Website:vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
*THIS RECRUITMENT QUALIFIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL RECRUITMENT AND INCENTIVE OPTIONS, INCLUDING SIGN ON BONUS, FRONT LOADED LEAVE, AND OTHER POTENTIAL BENEFITS MAY BE OFFERED.*
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
We are seeking a RN with experience and the desire to serve the community of Virginia Beach. This position will be overseeing the immunization program for VBDPH which will be providing vaccination to the underserved communities both in the clinic setting and out in the community. Working closely with Virginia Beach City schools for back-to-school events to ensure that all children are able to start school on the first day of school. This is a very rewarding program working with the families, our partners and the Richmond teams that supports the local health departments activities. Work Life Balance is a primary focus for VDH as this provides the staff the ability to have enjoy both their family and their role. Virginia Beach is a wonderful city and offers many activities for families as well as our beautiful beaches.
15 paid holidays and days off
Inclusive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, optional flex spending account
Employee Assistance Program
Group and optional life insurance
Short and long-term disability plans
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Retirement Plans, Optional Cash Match, and Deferred Compensation
Leave to include sick, family/personal, annual, parental, military, and community service
VA Credit Union Membership
This position provides non-supervisory leadership and serves as a nursing program expert in one or more nursing services/programs district wide. Develops program goals, objectives,
policies and procedures, reports program performance to funding sources and agency
staff, serves as primary contact for staff and external inquirers about the program/service, monitors service delivery for compliance to applicable policies and procedures, and promotes the program to increase utilization and public awareness. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. May supervise support staff. Actions require licensure as a RN by state code.
Minimum Qualifications
*Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia. *
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR, able to be fit tested and perform fit testing for other staff in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) [Ref.2] regulations
• Experience functioning in a leadership role; experience and ability to function independently in the home/clinic/community/school settings and prioritize workload
• Exercises sound nursing judgment; effective verbal, written, interpersonal/physical assessment skills
• Experience and ability to enter, review, analyze data and statistics and produce reports and/or recommendations from such information; ability to work in a fast paced, data driven environment
• Experience and knowledge of nursing process, health maintenance, disease processes, physical and behavioral sciences, case management process and basic principles of epidemiology
• Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team
• Knowledge and experience in use of computers and computer applications preferred; including Internet, Microsoft Office, and Outlook Mail applications
• Experience and ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required
• Must be able to demonstrate decision making skills, teaching, interviewing, counseling skills and the ability to analyze problems/situations and problem solve
• If working with the epi response team, Certified in Infection Control (CIC) preferred and experience in hospital or long-term care facility infection control
Additional Considerations
• Excellent communication, data interpretation and computer skills
• Public health experience
• Considerable experience working in a clinic and/or home health setting
• Knowledge and experience with children immunizations schedules
• Proficient computer software and programs experience
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. 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 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: 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: Kim Nicholson
Phone: No Phone Contact
Email: Kim.Nicholson@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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
