Public Health Nurse (#03994 - Louisa)

Title: Public Health Nurse (#03994 - Louisa)

State Role Title: Registered Nurse I

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $73,500

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: BLUE RIDGE-LOUISA

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position may offer up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus or up to 40 hours of annual leave frontloaded for a highly qualified candidate with a (1) year commitment with VDH-Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD).

Louisa County is a growing community that needs the support of another Public Health Nurse to support our current mandated programs, and to work to implement new initiatives. Last year we moved into a larger and remodeled facility. Public health nursing is such a unique way to give back to your community and to interact with fellow agencies to improve the health of the citizens of Louisa County. Come interview with our team and see if this is your next career move!

BRHD is one of 35 health districts under the Virginia Department of Health, serving the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson, and the city of Charlottesville. Serving the approximately 250,000 residents of our district, we are committed to advancing the health equity of our citizens and staff.

This position 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.

While based out of the Louisa County Health Department, the individual may work at other locales, or within our community settings.

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.

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 year's 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/CPR).

Additional Considerations

• Additional study in the area of health promotion/or public health is preferred.
• Experience in a public health setting or one related to disease prevention and health promotion.

Special Instructions

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