Public Health Nurse (TJX02) - WAGE

Title: Public Health Nurse (TJX02) - WAGE

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $31.73 - $34.57

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: BLUE RIDGE HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Looking to get into public health nursing and having flexibility in your schedule...then this may be the right time to be a public health nurse (PHN). We have a wage position open in our Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department office. Working 29 hours per week, this position also supports our whole Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD). BRHD, with over 250,000 residents, is one of the 35 health districts in Virginia. We serve the city of Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Nelson, Greene, and Fluvanna.

The scope of our services includes but is not limited to Family Planning, Sexual Health, Immunizations, Long Term Supports and Services screenings, Communicable Disease Investigations, Tuberculosis screenings and management, and Population Health Outreach. Duties required of the PHN would be nursing assessment, case management, lab tests and follow-up, and medication and vaccine administration. An individualized orientation plan will help the candidate develop skills and perform in the capacities required of the role.

Program Support - Uses the nursing process to assess, develop/implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes. Uses the Quad Council’s 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 maintain the public health gains of public health 1.0 and 2.0. Adheres to nursing directives, agency protocols and guidelines. Practices withing 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 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.

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.

Direct Patient Care and 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 organizat